Healthcare in Ward, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
45.5%
9.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.0%
0.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.3%
6.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.2%
4.6pp 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
41.7%
Arthritis
33.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.4%
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
17.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.0%
Loneliness
33.8%
Lack of Support
25.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.5%
Mobility
22.6%
Cognitive
17.7%
Hearing
8.7%
Vision
8.4%
Self-Care
6.7%
Independent Living
12.1%
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
18.9 mi
Aiken Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiken Regional Medical Center | 18.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Self Regional Healthcare | 30.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Newberry County Memorial Hospital | 31.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge | 33.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Lexington Medical Center | 37.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Ward has an obesity rate of 45.5%, which is 9.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.0%, 0.5pp below the national average. About 15.2% of adults lack health insurance. 81.2% 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.