Healthcare in Nichols, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.3%
8.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.6%
1.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
26.9%
15.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.1%
5.5pp above 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
45.8%
Arthritis
44.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.1%
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
17.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.6%
Loneliness
33.2%
Lack of Support
26.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
47.6%
Mobility
32.5%
Cognitive
18.7%
Hearing
12.0%
Vision
12.3%
Self-Care
9.7%
Independent Living
15.9%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.6 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.0 mi
Musc Health Marion Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musc Health Marion Medical Center | 8.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mcleod Medical Center - Dillon | 18.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mcleod Loris Hospital | 19.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Southeastern Regional Medical Center | 24.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Columbus Regional Healthcare System | 26.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Nichols has an obesity rate of 44.3%, which is 8.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.6%, 1.9pp below the national average. About 16.1% of adults lack health insurance. 85.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.6 out of 5.