Healthcare in North Charleston, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.2%
0.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.5%
2.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.2%
1.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.3%
4.7pp 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
33.2%
Arthritis
22.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.7%
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
21.5%
Loneliness
34.5%
Lack of Support
26.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.5%
Mobility
14.4%
Cognitive
16.0%
Hearing
5.4%
Vision
6.5%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
9.5%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.2 mi
Trident Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trident Medical Center | 2.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital | 5.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health | 6.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Musc Medical Center | 11.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Roper Hospital | 12.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
North Charleston has an obesity rate of 35.2%, which is 0.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 15.3% of adults lack health insurance. 77.9% 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 3.5 out of 5.