On CDC estimates, Awendaw is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns
Awendaw differs from South Carolina on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Awendaw. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Awendaw
Stroke runs high in Awendaw
1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (South Carolina 19%), and stroke is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Awendaw adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (14% vs 16.4%) and depression (19.3% vs 22.3%) both run below South Carolina. Mind & connection ↓
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 Awendaw’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Awendaw’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Awendaw is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 89% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Awendaw’s median household income is $77,010; among the 10,825 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$96K), it’s healthier than 73%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Awendaw adults…
Awendaw runs below SC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Awendaw is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across South Carolina. Stroke and diabetes rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Awendaw as about how healthy they are.
How Awendaw adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Awendaw does better than South Carolina.
3 in 10 Awendaw 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.
Care in and near Awendaw
No hospital or community health center in Awendaw 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 Awendaw; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
9.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Awendaw adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.7% of Awendaw adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Awendaw 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awendaw | B | 33.5% | 15.9% | 11.8% | CDC place |
| Mount Pleasant | A+ | 26% | 9.1% | 7.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Awendaw adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Awendaw
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Awendaw is better than South Carolina on 6 and worse on 2; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Awendaw’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Awendaw | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.9%16.4–21.6 | 20.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.5–14.9 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.3–15.6 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.5%29.2–37.7 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.9%14–17.7 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.2%38–44.2 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.2%36.9–43.3 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.1%28.3–33.8 | 28.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.3–10.6 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.5–10.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.5–8.1 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.3%6.3–8.4 | 7.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.2–5.1 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.8%11.5–16.4 | 13.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%9.8–13.9 | 13.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.2%20.8–27.6 | 25.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%15.1–20.1 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34%30.1–38 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%7.3–10.9 | 11.8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.1%80.6–85.3 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.4%60.3–66.2 | 63.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.5%89.1–91.7 | 86.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 84.2%81.9–86.1 | 80.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.3%70.7–77.8 | 69.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.4%73.7–84.2 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.3%16.7–21.7 | 22.3% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 30.1%26.5–34 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.6%20.6–26.9 | 23.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.5%13–18.1 | 17.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.2%10.4–14.1 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.5%7.3–9.8 | 8.9% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.8%6.7–8.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.7%7.9–11.5 | 10.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.7%26.3–33.1 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.6%14.5–18.9 | 15.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.2%10.6–13.9 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%5.9–7.5 | 7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%5–6.3 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.1%7–9.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%4–5.1 | 4.3% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Awendaw
Is Awendaw a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Awendaw is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 73%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Awendaw?
CDC estimates 33.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.2% and 37.7%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Awendaw?
Mount Pleasant Hospital in Mount Pleasant, 9.2 miles in a straight line from Awendaw’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Awendaw have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.3–10.9%), 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 Awendaw more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Awendaw.
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.