Where Arcadia Lakes residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Arcadia Lakes, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Arcadia Lakes. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arcadia Lakes
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Arcadia Lakes
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.9%), vs 8.6% across South Carolina. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.7%), vs 28.5% across South Carolina. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 6.8% across South Carolina. In all, Arcadia Lakes runs above South Carolina on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 50% of residents are 65 or older (South Carolina 19%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Arcadia Lakes keeps up with checkups
It beats South Carolina on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85% vs 80.6%) and dentist visits (74.3% vs 63.1%). Checkups ↓
Arcadia Lakes is an active town
Only 17.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.8% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
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 Arcadia Lakes’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Arcadia Lakes adults…
Arcadia Lakes runs below SC on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Arcadia Lakes is an older town: 50% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across South Carolina. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Arcadia Lakes as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Arcadia Lakes adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Arcadia Lakes
No hospital or community health center in Arcadia Lakes itself. These are the nearest.
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 Arcadia Lakes; ≈ 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).
How Arcadia Lakes adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Arcadia Lakes does better than South Carolina.
1 in 4 Arcadia Lakes 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.
3.6% of Arcadia Lakes adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Arcadia Lakes and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Acres | A | 29.6% | 11.2% | 8.4% | CDC place |
| Dentsville | C− | 39.9% | 17.7% | 14.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Arcadia Lakes adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Arcadia Lakes
Why doesn’t Arcadia Lakes have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Arcadia Lakes.
What hospital is closest to Arcadia Lakes?
Prisma Health Baptist in Columbia, 3.8 miles in a straight line from Arcadia Lakes’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Arcadia Lakes?
15 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Genesis Healthcare, Inc. - Corporate in Columbia, 3.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Arcadia Lakes.
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. 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.