Healthcare in Pelion, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.9%
1.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.4%
3.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.8%
0.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.5%
4.9pp 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
37.6%
Arthritis
28.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.4%
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
19.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.4%
Loneliness
31.3%
Lack of Support
23.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.5%
Mobility
16.5%
Cognitive
17.4%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
10.3%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
17.4 mi
Lexington Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Medical Center | 17.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Three Rivers Behavioral Health | 17.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Columbia Sc Va Medical Center | 20.3 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge | 20.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown | 22.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Pelion has an obesity rate of 37.9%, which is 1.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.4%, 3.9pp above the national average. About 15.5% of adults lack health insurance. 79.0% 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 4.0 out of 5.