Hopewell Rosenwald School · Photo: Bill Fitzpatrick · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Clarks Hill residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clarks Hill, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clarks Hill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clarks Hill
Stroke, diabetes and heart disease run high in Clarks Hill
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (24.2%), vs 13.9% across South Carolina. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 6.8% across South Carolina. In all, Clarks Hill runs above South Carolina on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Clarks Hill
55% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 31.5% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Clarks Hill
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30.4%), vs 17.4% across South Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (15% vs 8.9%) and housing insecurity (21.2% vs 13.3%) are higher too. 21.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% 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 Clarks Hill’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Clarks Hill adults…
Clarks Hill runs below SC on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clarks Hill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.6% of Clarks Hill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Care in and near Clarks Hill
No hospital or community health center in Clarks Hill 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 Clarks Hill; ≈ 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.
1.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Clarks Hill adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Clarks Hill runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 Clarks Hill 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.
Clarks Hill and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Clarks Hill adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Clarks Hill
Why doesn’t Clarks Hill have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Clarks Hill.
What hospital is closest to Clarks Hill?
Doctors Hospital in Augusta, 12.8 miles in a straight line from Clarks Hill’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 Clarks Hill?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Map @ Evans Podiatry in Evans, 9.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clarks Hill.
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.