Photo: Evanoco · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Blenheim residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Blenheim, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Blenheim. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Blenheim
Dental care lags in Blenheim
50.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 32.8% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Blenheim’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Stroke, COPD and heart disease run high in Blenheim
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.3%), about twice the South Carolina rate. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.1%), vs 7.5% across South Carolina. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.1%, vs 6.8% across South Carolina. In all, Blenheim runs above South Carolina on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Blenheim adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40.3%), 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 Blenheim’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Blenheim adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Out of every 100 Blenheim adults…
Blenheim runs above SC on 8 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 Blenheim
No hospital or community health center in Blenheim 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 Blenheim; ≈ 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 Blenheim adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Blenheim runs above South Carolina.
4 in 10 Blenheim 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.
21.8% of Blenheim adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Blenheim and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Blenheim adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Blenheim
Why doesn’t Blenheim have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Blenheim.
What hospital is closest to Blenheim?
Mcleod Medical Center - Dillon in Dillon, 17.4 miles in a straight line from Blenheim’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Blenheim?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Caresouth Carolina Bennettsville Women's Services in Bennettsville, 5.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Blenheim.
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.