George P. Hoffman House · Photo: Eastward Gypsy · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Blythewood is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns
Blythewood differs from South Carolina on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Blythewood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Blythewood
Blythewood keeps up with checkups
It beats South Carolina on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.4% vs 63.1%) and cholesterol checks (89.5% vs 86.9%). Checkups ↓
Blythewood is an active town
Only 19.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.8% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
COPD and heart disease are less common in Blythewood
Blythewood runs below South Carolina on COPD (5.8% vs 7.5%) and heart disease (5.7% vs 6.8%). Conditions ↓
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 Blythewood’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Blythewood’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Blythewood is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, #32 of 169 in South Carolina. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 84% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 33%).
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). Blythewood’s median household income is $94,167; among the 9,399 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($71K–$118K), it’s healthier than 67%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Blythewood 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.
7.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Blythewood adults…
Blythewood runs below SC on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Blythewood
No hospital or community health center in Blythewood 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 Blythewood; ≈ 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 Blythewood adults are doing
About the same as South Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Blythewood 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.
8.8% of Blythewood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Blythewood and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blythewood | B+ | 34.6% | 13.2% | 11% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Blythewood adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Blythewood
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Blythewood is better than South Carolina on 13 and worse on 1; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Blythewood’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Blythewood | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.4%15.2–19.9 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.2–14.3 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.3–16.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.6%30.6–38.9 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.2%11.7–14.8 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.2%35.1–41.3 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.5%34.5–40.6 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.3%25.8–30.9 | 28.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–10.8 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%7–8.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.8%5–6.8 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.8 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.8%7.2–10.5 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11%9.2–13 | 13.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.9%17.1–23 | 25.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.8–18.5 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.4%36.4–44.2 | 35.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.8%7.4–10.5 | 11.8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.3%79.8–84.7 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.4%64.5–70 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.5%88.1–90.8 | 86.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.9%76.3–81.5 | 80.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.5%69.9–76.6 | 69.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.1%72.7–82.7 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.9%19.4–24.7 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.5%27.9–35.3 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.3%20.3–26.4 | 23.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14%11.6–16.6 | 17.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13%11–15.1 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.9%7.6–10.3 | 8.9% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.6–8.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.8%7–10.7 | 10.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.4%24.3–30.8 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.5%11.8–15.3 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.3%10.8–14 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.5–8.4 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 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 Blythewood
Is Blythewood a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Blythewood is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #32 of 169 in South Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 67%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Blythewood?
CDC estimates 34.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.6% and 38.9%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Blythewood?
Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Blythewood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Blythewood have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–10.5%), 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 Blythewood 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 Blythewood.
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.