Kennedy Street School · Photo: Bill Fitzpatrick · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Anderson is healthier than 67%
Anderson trails South Carolina on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Anderson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Anderson
Anderson is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Anderson is healthier than 27%. Against the 4,635 towns with similar household incomes ($35K–$59K), it’s healthier than 67%. Health Grade ↓
Depression is more common in Anderson
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (25.6%), vs 22.3% across South Carolina. Loneliness is above the state too: 36.3%, vs 31.7% across South Carolina. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Anderson
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.8%), vs 17.4% across South Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (12% vs 8.9%) and no reliable transportation (11.1% vs 8.6%) are higher too. 16.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Anderson
55.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 18.5% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
Anderson has a top-rated hospital
Anmed Health is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the South Carolina figure falls outside Anderson’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Anderson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Anderson is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns, #91 of 169 in South Carolina. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 54% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 17%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Anderson’s median household income is $46,933; among the 4,635 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$59K), it’s healthier than 67%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Few South Carolina towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Anderson is healthier than 46% of graded towns, against 26% nationally.
How Anderson adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Anderson runs above South Carolina.
4 in 10 Anderson adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.5% of Anderson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Keeping up with care
Share of Anderson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Care in and near Anderson
1 hospital in Anderson, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Anderson; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Out of every 100 Anderson adults…
Anderson runs above SC on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
8.9 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
Anderson and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Anderson adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Anderson
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Anderson is better than South Carolina on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Anderson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Anderson | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.7%21.4–26.1 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.9–17.3 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.7–20.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.1%32.7–41.9 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.8%13.3–16.5 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39%36–42.1 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.3%34.3–40.5 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.1%28.6–33.8 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.7–9.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.9–8.4 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.8%8–9.8 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.3–5 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.5%15.7–21.6 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.4%12.7–16.3 | 13.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29%25.8–32.5 | 25.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.6%11.6–16 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.6%32.3–41.2 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.4%11.8–15.4 | 11.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%76.6–82.2 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.9%52.8–59.1 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.9%83.1–86.6 | 86.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.5%78.4–82.6 | 80.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.3%62.1–70.4 | 69.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.5%67.7–80.6 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.6%22.6–28.8 | 22.3% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 36.3%32.3–40.1 | 31.7% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.2%22.1–28.3 | 23.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.8%20.5–25.2 | 17.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.4%14.5–18.3 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12%10.7–13.4 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.1%9.9–12.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.5%14.7–18.2 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.9%33.6–40.6 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.4%16.6–20.3 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.5%14.8–18.4 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.9–8.5 | 7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.3%6.7–8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.1%10–12.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%5.1–6 | 4.3% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the South Carolina figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Anderson
Is Anderson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Anderson is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #91 of 169 in South Carolina. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Anderson?
CDC estimates 37.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.7% and 41.9%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Anderson?
Anmed Health in Anderson, 0.7 miles in a straight line from Anderson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Anderson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.8–15.4%), against 11.8% across South Carolina.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Anderson more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Anderson.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The South Carolina figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.