Healthcare in Sharon, SC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.7%

1.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.5%

1.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.9%

1.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.9%

1.3pp 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

37.1%

Arthritis

28.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.0%

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

18.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.5%

Loneliness

31.4%

Lack of Support

23.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.4%

Mobility

15.9%

Cognitive

16.1%

Hearing

8.5%

Vision

5.6%

Self-Care

4.2%

Independent Living

9.4%

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

2.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

13.8 mi

Cherokee Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Cherokee Medical Center	13.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Piedmont Medical Center	14.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Musc Health Chester Medical Center	17.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Caromont Regional Medical Center	20.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Union Medical Center	23.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓

Sharon has an obesity rate of 37.7%, which is 1.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.5%, 1.0pp above the national average. About 11.9% of adults lack health insurance. 77.3% 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 2.7 out of 5.