Healthcare in West Columbia, SC
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.2%
near the national average
Depression Rate
24.1%
0.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.3%
1.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
2.1pp 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
37.8%
Arthritis
28.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.2%
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
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.1%
Loneliness
29.7%
Lack of Support
21.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.8%
Mobility
15.8%
Cognitive
14.3%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
9.1%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.5 mi
Lexington Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Medical Center | 0.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Three Rivers Behavioral Health | 0.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown | 6.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Prisma Health Richland Hospital | 8.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| G Werber Bryan Psych Hosp | 8.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
West Columbia has an obesity rate of 36.2%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 24.1%, 0.6pp above the national average. About 12.7% of adults lack health insurance. 81.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.