Healthcare in Sheldon, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.7%
3.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
16.5%
7.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
20.4%
8.5pp 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
41.2%
Arthritis
34.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.3%
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
15.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.5%
Loneliness
29.8%
Lack of Support
25.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.7%
Mobility
21.4%
Cognitive
14.3%
Hearing
7.4%
Vision
8.5%
Self-Care
6.7%
Independent Living
10.9%
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
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
19.4 mi
Hampton Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Regional Medical Center | 19.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Beaufort County Memorial Hospital | 20.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Nh Beaufort | 20.4 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | — |
| Colleton Medical Center | 22.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Hilton Head Regional Medical Center | 25.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Sheldon has an obesity rate of 39.7%, which is 3.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 16.5%, 7.0pp below the national average. About 11.9% of adults lack health insurance. 85.8% 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 2.7 out of 5.