Healthcare in Newtown, SC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

48.3%

12.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

17.6%

5.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

22.1%

10.2pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

15.1%

4.5pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

36.7%

Arthritis

30.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

25.2%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.6%

Loneliness

38.3%

Lack of Support

33.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

38.5%

Mobility

22.3%

Cognitive

17.2%

Hearing

5.7%

Vision

9.7%

Self-Care

7.5%

Independent Living

12.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.5 mi

Mcleod Medical Center - Dillon

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Mcleod Medical Center - Dillon	1.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Musc Health Marion Medical Center	17.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Mcleod Regional Medical Center-Pee Dee	21.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Southeastern Regional Medical Center	21.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Scotland Memorial Hospital	26.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Newtown has an obesity rate of 48.3%, which is 12.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.6%, 5.9pp below the national average. About 15.1% of adults lack health insurance. 83.9% 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 2.8 out of 5.