Healthcare in St. George, SC

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.0%

4.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.9%

1.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

21.6%

9.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.8%

4.2pp 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

42.0%

Arthritis

35.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

18.3%

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

17.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.9%

Loneliness

32.8%

Lack of Support

25.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

40.4%

Mobility

24.9%

Cognitive

17.2%

Hearing

9.7%

Vision

9.6%

Self-Care

7.6%

Independent Living

13.4%

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

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

20.0 mi

Colleton Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Colleton Medical Center	20.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley Inc	24.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Trident Medical Center	35.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital	36.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Hampton Regional Medical Center	37.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓

St. George has an obesity rate of 41.0%, which is 4.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.9%, 1.6pp below the national average. About 14.8% of adults lack health insurance. 84.0% 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 3.5 out of 5.