Healthcare in Swansea, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.0%
6.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.7%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.6%
6.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
3.3pp 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
39.8%
Arthritis
32.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.3%
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
18.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.7%
Loneliness
32.4%
Lack of Support
26.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.1%
Mobility
21.3%
Cognitive
16.7%
Hearing
7.7%
Vision
8.1%
Self-Care
6.4%
Independent Living
11.6%
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
15.6 mi
Columbia Sc Va Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Sc Va Medical Center | 15.6 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Lexington Medical Center | 17.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Three Rivers Behavioral Health | 17.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown | 20.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge | 24.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Swansea has an obesity rate of 43.0%, which is 6.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.7%, near the national average. About 13.9% of adults lack health insurance. 83.7% 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.