Healthcare in Murrells Inlet, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.0%
8.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.0%
3.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.4%
2.5pp 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
41.0%
Arthritis
33.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
13.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.5%
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
12.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.0%
Loneliness
24.8%
Lack of Support
17.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.0%
Mobility
14.6%
Cognitive
10.1%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
4.1%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
6.7%
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
0.9 mi
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital | 0.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital | 19.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Grand Strand Regional Medical Center | 21.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Conway Medical Center | 22.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital | 22.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
Murrells Inlet has an obesity rate of 28.0%, which is 8.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.0%, 3.5pp below the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 84.7% 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.