Healthcare in Wedgefield, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
45.7%
9.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.1%
0.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.3%
6.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
3.5pp 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
40.3%
Arthritis
33.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.7%
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
19.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.1%
Loneliness
33.9%
Lack of Support
25.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.9%
Mobility
21.3%
Cognitive
18.8%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
8.6%
Self-Care
7.0%
Independent Living
12.6%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.2 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.2 mi
Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital | 12.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mcleod Health Clarendon | 23.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Columbia Sc Va Medical Center | 25.1 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown | 29.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Kershawhealth | 30.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Wedgefield has an obesity rate of 45.7%, which is 9.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.1%, 0.6pp above the national average. About 14.1% of adults lack health insurance. 81.1% 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 3.2 out of 5.