Healthcare in Union, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
47.5%
11.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.0%
0.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
21.6%
9.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.5%
5.9pp 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
41.9%
Arthritis
35.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.8%
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
19.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.0%
Loneliness
35.1%
Lack of Support
28.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.5%
Mobility
26.1%
Cognitive
20.2%
Hearing
9.0%
Vision
10.8%
Self-Care
8.6%
Independent Living
15.0%
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
2.8 mi
Union Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Medical Center | 2.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cherokee Medical Center | 17.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital | 20.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital | 21.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Musc Health Chester Medical Center | 22.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Union has an obesity rate of 47.5%, which is 11.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.0%, 0.5pp below the national average. About 16.5% of adults lack health insurance. 82.6% 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.