Healthcare in Litchfield Beach, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.8%
8.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.9%
4.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.5%
3.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
3.6pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
42.5%
Arthritis
35.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
15.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.8%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
11.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.9%
Loneliness
24.1%
Lack of Support
17.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.4%
Mobility
15.8%
Cognitive
9.6%
Hearing
9.6%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
6.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.5 mi
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital | 7.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital | 14.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Grand Strand Regional Medical Center | 27.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Conway Medical Center | 28.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital | 28.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
Litchfield Beach has an obesity rate of 27.8%, which is 8.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.9%, 4.6pp below the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 86.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.