Healthcare in South Union, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.1%
2.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.5%
3.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.4%
1.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
near 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
40.9%
Arthritis
31.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.0%
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
16.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.5%
Loneliness
29.2%
Lack of Support
21.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.5%
Mobility
15.2%
Cognitive
14.6%
Hearing
7.5%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
8.9%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.2 mi
Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center, Llc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center, Llc | 8.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital | 14.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Stephens County Hospital | 15.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Anmed Health | 25.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham | 29.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
South Union has an obesity rate of 38.1%, which is 2.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.5%, 3.0pp above the national average. About 10.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.3% 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 3.0 out of 5.