Healthcare in North Myrtle Beach, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.7%
6.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.6%
3.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.9%
4.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
2.1pp 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
49.4%
Arthritis
39.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
15.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.6%
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
13.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.6%
Loneliness
25.1%
Lack of Support
18.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.9%
Mobility
17.2%
Cognitive
10.9%
Hearing
9.9%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
7.3%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.5 mi
Grand Strand Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Strand Regional Medical Center | 6.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Conway Medical Center | 16.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital | 16.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Mcleod Loris Hospital | 18.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital | 26.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
North Myrtle Beach has an obesity rate of 29.7%, which is 6.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.6%, 3.9pp below the national average. About 8.5% of adults lack health insurance. 86.3% 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 3.0 out of 5.