Photo: Cqw1976 · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Cheraw is healthier than 72%
Cheraw differs from South Carolina on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cheraw. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cheraw
Dental care lags in Cheraw
52.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 23.7% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Cheraw’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Cheraw
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.2%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.9%), vs 13.9% across South Carolina. COPD is also above the state: 11%, vs 7.5% across South Carolina. In all, Cheraw runs above South Carolina on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Cheraw adults get no exercise
36.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.8% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
Cheraw is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Cheraw is healthier than 7%. Against the 304 towns with similar household incomes ($20K–$33K), it’s healthier than 72%. Health Grade ↓
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 Cheraw’s likely range.
What’s behind Cheraw’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cheraw is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns, #145 of 169 in South Carolina. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 35% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Cheraw’s median household income is $26,689; among the 304 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($20K–$33K), it’s healthier than 72%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Cheraw compares well: binge drinking, 11.4% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 83.8% (U.S. 77.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 84.1% (U.S. 76.5%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Cheraw adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Out of every 100 Cheraw adults…
Cheraw runs above SC on 9 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.
2.9 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Cheraw
1 hospital in Cheraw, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Cheraw; ≈ 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 Cheraw adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Cheraw runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 Cheraw 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.
22.2% of Cheraw adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Cheraw and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheraw | D | 47.1% | 20.9% | 17.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cheraw adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cheraw
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cheraw is better than South Carolina on 3 and worse on 20; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Cheraw’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cheraw | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.1%25.8–32.4 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%16.1–20.2 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%16–20 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 47.1%40.2–54 | 35.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 20.9%18.6–23.3 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 49.3%45.3–53.4 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.4%37.4–45.8 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35%31.6–38.4 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.7–12.3 | 9.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.8–9.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.4%8.5–10.3 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11%9.8–12.3 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.2%5.7–6.8 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23.7%20.1–27.9 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.3%15–19.9 | 13.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.8%32.1–41.6 | 25.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.4%9.4–13.8 | 15.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.4%35.4–48.2 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.4%12.2–16.8 | 11.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.8%81–86.4 | 80.6% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.7%49.2–56.7 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87%85.4–88.6 | 86.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 84.1%82–86 | 80.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.6%63.1–72.4 | 69.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.9%69–82.5 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.7%18.6–25.2 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.9%29.1–38.8 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.3%23.7–31.3 | 23.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 30.2%26.7–33.9 | 17.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.4%17.9–23 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.1%13.3–17.1 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.4%11.8–15.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.2%19.4–25.1 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.6%37.2–46.1 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 24%21.4–26.7 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.5%15.5–19.5 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.7–9.6 | 7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.4%8.5–10.3 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.1%11.7–14.6 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 4.3% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Cheraw
Is Cheraw a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cheraw is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D for health, #145 of 169 in South Carolina. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cheraw?
CDC estimates 47.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 40.2% and 54%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cheraw?
Mcleod Health Cheraw in Cheraw, 0.3 miles in a straight line from Cheraw’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cheraw have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.2–16.8%), 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 Cheraw more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cheraw.
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.