On CDC estimates, Arial is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns
Arial trails South Carolina on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Arial. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arial
COPD and heart disease run high in Arial
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 7.5% across South Carolina. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 6.8% across South Carolina. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Arial
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.8%), vs 13.3% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
Arial is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Arial is healthier than 20%. Against the 7,206 towns with similar household incomes ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 40%. Health Grade ↓
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 Arial’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind Arial’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Arial is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 32% of U.S. towns); physical distress 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). Arial’s median household income is $54,286; among the 7,206 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 40%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Arial adults…
Arial runs above SC on 3 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Arial
No hospital or community health center in Arial 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 Arial; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Arial adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Arial adults are doing
About the same as South Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Arial 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.
11.3% of Arial adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Arial and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Arial adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Arial
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Arial is better than South Carolina on 0 and worse on 6; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Arial’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Arial | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.7%20.5–27.3 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.6–18.8 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%16–20.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.5%32.2–45.1 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.5%12.6–16.5 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.8%35.8–43.6 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.8%34.6–42.9 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.8%27.6–34.1 | 28.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.9–11.3 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.5–10.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8%7.1–9 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.8%8.5–11.3 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%3.9–4.8 | 3.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.5%15.3–22 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.8%14.2–19.9 | 13.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.7%25.2–34.6 | 25.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.2–19 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36%30.6–41.7 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.7%11.4–16.4 | 11.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.6%75.2–81.9 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.8%58.4–65.2 | 63.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85%82.8–87.1 | 86.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.2%75.3–80.9 | 80.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.7%60.7–70.4 | 69.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.5%67.9–81.9 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.4%21.9–29 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.8%28.3–37.4 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.4%20.1–26.9 | 23.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.4%16.4–22.6 | 17.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.7%11.6–15.7 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.9%7.6–10.2 | 8.9% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.2%7.9–10.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.3%9.3–13.4 | 10.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.6%31.4–40.5 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.6%15.4–20.3 | 15.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.9%14.8–19.3 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.6–9.6 | 7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.4%5.6–7.2 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%9–11.8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.4–5.6 | 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 Arial
Is Arial a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Arial is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 40%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Arial?
CDC estimates 38.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.2% and 45.1%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Arial?
Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital in Easley, 2.0 miles in a straight line from Arial’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Arial have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.4–16.4%), 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 Arial 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 Arial.
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.