Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Clinton is healthier than 62%
Clinton differs from South Carolina on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clinton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clinton
Making ends meet is harder in Clinton
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.3%), vs 17.4% across South Carolina. No reliable transportation (12.4% vs 8.6%) and utility shut-off threats (12.4% vs 8.9%) are higher too. 17.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Clinton adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.7%), vs 25.8% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
Clinton is short on dental care and mental health care
Clinton’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Clinton is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Clinton is healthier than 20%. Against the 3,831 towns with similar household incomes ($33K–$56K), it’s healthier than 62%. 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 Clinton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Clinton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clinton is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns, #109 of 169 in South Carolina. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 53% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 11%).
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). Clinton’s median household income is $44,522; among the 3,831 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($33K–$56K), it’s healthier than 62%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Few South Carolina towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Clinton is healthier than 36% of graded towns, against 20% nationally.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.7% of Clinton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
2.1 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Care in and near Clinton
No hospital or community health center in Clinton 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 Clinton; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Clinton adults…
Clinton runs below SC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clinton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Clinton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Clinton runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 Clinton 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.
Clinton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | C− | 35.8% | 15.7% | 15.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clinton adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Clinton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Clinton is better than South Carolina on 1 and worse on 13; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Clinton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Clinton | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.3%23.2–29.3 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.8–17.4 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%16.8–21.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.8%30.1–41.8 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.7%13.9–17.5 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.7%36.2–43.2 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.4%32.8–40.2 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.4%26.6–32.2 | 28.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.4–11.9 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%7–8.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.8–8.4 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9%7.9–10 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.4–5.2 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.6%17.2–24.2 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.9%13.6–18.1 | 13.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.7%28.6–37.2 | 25.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.6%11.2–16.3 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.9%29.9–40.2 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.7%11.6–16 | 11.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.7%77.5–83.7 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.1%55.8–62.5 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.9%80.5–85.3 | 86.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.2%77.9–82.3 | 80.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.2%61.7–70.7 | 69.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%71.2–83.2 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.4%20.2–26.8 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.7%31.1–40.6 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.5%22–29.2 | 23.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 25.3%22.2–28.7 | 17.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.7%15.5–20 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.4%10.9–14.1 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.4%11–14 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.7%15.4–20.2 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.4%35.2–43.8 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19%16.7–21.3 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18%15.8–20.4 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.8–8.5 | 7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.7%7–8.5 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.9%10.5–13.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.8%5.1–6.4 | 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 Clinton
Is Clinton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clinton is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #109 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 Clinton?
CDC estimates 35.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.1% and 41.8%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Clinton?
Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital in Clinton, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Clinton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Clinton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.6–16%), 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 Clinton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clinton.
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.