On CDC estimates, Ben Avon is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns
Ben Avon beats South Carolina on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ben Avon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ben Avon
Ben Avon is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Ben Avon is healthier than 75%. Against the 4,828 towns with similar household incomes ($36K–$59K), it’s healthier than 98%. Health Grade ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Ben Avon
Ben Avon runs below South Carolina on COPD (5.8% vs 7.5%), stroke (3.2% vs 3.9%) and heart disease (5.6% vs 6.8%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Ben Avon adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, utility bills and getting around all run below South Carolina. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Ben Avon’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Ben Avon’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ben Avon is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 85% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 52%.
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). Ben Avon’s median household income is $47,489; among the 4,828 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$59K), it’s healthier than 98%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Ben Avon adults…
Ben Avon runs below SC on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.4% of Ben Avon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Care in and near Ben Avon
No hospital or community health center in Ben Avon 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 Ben Avon; ≈ 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).
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ben Avon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Ben Avon adults are doing
About the same as South Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Ben Avon 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.
Ben Avon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Avon | A− | 35.6% | 11.9% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| Spartanburg | C− | 41% | 16.3% | 15.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ben Avon adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ben Avon
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ben Avon is better than South Carolina on 13 and worse on 0; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Ben Avon’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ben Avon | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.3%13.9–18.9 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10.5–13.7 | 14% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.5–17.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.6%30.8–40.7 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.3–13.5 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 36.9%33.5–40.2 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.7%34.4–41.1 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.4%24.7–30.1 | 28.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.5–10.9 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.7–9.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%4.9–6.4 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.8%4.8–6.8 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.4%8.6–12.6 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.4%8.4–12.6 | 13.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 22.1%18.7–25.8 | 25.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13.2–18.3 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.8%31.6–40.3 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.9%7.2–11.1 | 11.8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.8%77.9–83.5 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.6%65.7–71.6 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.4%86.7–90 | 86.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80%77.4–82.4 | 80.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.4%67.7–75.1 | 69.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.6%77.6–86.8 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.8%19.9–26 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.8%27.9–35.8 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.8%20.5–27.2 | 23.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.3%10.8–15.9 | 17.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.3%9.4–13.4 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.3%6.1–8.6 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7%6–8.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.4%5.8–9.2 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.9%25.3–32.7 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.8%10.9–14.8 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.7%10.9–14.7 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5.1–6.6 | 7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.1–8.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.8–3.7 | 4.3% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Ben Avon
Is Ben Avon a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ben Avon is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 98%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ben Avon?
CDC estimates 35.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.8% and 40.7%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ben Avon?
Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, 4.2 miles in a straight line from Ben Avon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ben Avon have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.2–11.1%), 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 Ben Avon more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ben Avon.
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.