Where Browntown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Browntown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Browntown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Browntown
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Browntown
1 in 12 adults have had a stroke (8.6%), more than twice the South Carolina rate. 3 in 10 adults have diabetes (29.5%), about twice the South Carolina rate. COPD is also above the state: 13.3%, vs 7.5% across South Carolina. In all, Browntown runs above South Carolina on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Browntown adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (42.3%), vs 25.8% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Browntown
49.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 24.7% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Browntown’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
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 Browntown’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Browntown adults…
Browntown runs below SC on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Browntown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Care in and near Browntown
No hospital or community health center in Browntown 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 Browntown; ≈ 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 Browntown adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Browntown runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 Browntown 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.
31.4% of Browntown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Browntown 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 Browntown adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Browntown
Why doesn’t Browntown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Browntown.
What hospital is closest to Browntown?
Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center in Hartsville, 15.6 miles in a straight line from Browntown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Browntown?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CSC Bishopville Center in Bishopville, 3.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Browntown.
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.