Photo: Bill Fitzpatrick · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Clover is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns
Clover differs from South Carolina on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clover. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clover
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Clover
Clover runs below South Carolina on four chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (5.1% vs 6.8%), stroke (3.2% vs 3.9%) and cancer (7.2% vs 8.6%). A young population is part of it: only 9% of residents are 65 or older (South Carolina 19%). Conditions ↓
Clover has a community health center but no hospital
Affinity Health Center- Clover is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, 7.2 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Clover’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Clover’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clover is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns, #61 of 169 in South Carolina. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 65% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 25%).
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). Clover’s median household income is $85,450; among the 10,359 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$107K), it’s healthier than 41%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Clover compares well: coronary heart disease, 5.1% (U.S. 6.4%).
Out of every 100 Clover adults…
Clover runs below SC on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Clover residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across South Carolina. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Clover
1 community health center in Clover, 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 Clover; ≈ 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.
2.4 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Clover adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Clover adults are doing
About the same as South Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Clover adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.5% of Clover adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Clover and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clover | B− | 39.5% | 11.7% | 13.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Clover adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Clover
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Clover is better than South Carolina on 7 and worse on 3; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Clover’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Clover | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.8%16.5–21.2 | 20.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%11.7–14.8 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.4–20.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.5%35.3–43.9 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.3–13.1 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.6%31.8–37.4 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.1%31.3–37.1 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 24.6%22.3–26.9 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.1%9–11.3 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.5–7.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 7.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.5%12.9–18.4 | 13.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.7%11.6–15.8 | 13.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.1%22–28.4 | 25.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.1%14.7–19.7 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.1%32.2–39.9 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.1%9.4–13.1 | 11.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.9%73.9–79.7 | 80.6% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.6%58.5–64.5 | 63.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%84.2–87.7 | 86.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.6%74–79.1 | 80.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.8%59.9–67.3 | 69.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.3%69.2–80.4 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.3%21.5–27.2 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.6%28.1–35.3 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.6%21.7–27.6 | 23.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.2%14.8–19.8 | 17.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.5%11.7–15.5 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.9%7.7–10.1 | 8.9% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.3–9.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.5%8–11.2 | 10.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29%25.7–32.2 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.3%11.6–15 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.1%13.2–16.9 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5.1–6.5 | 7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.3–9.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| 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 Clover
Is Clover a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Clover is healthier than 49% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #61 of 169 in South Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 41%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Clover?
CDC estimates 39.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.3% and 43.9%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Clover?
Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Clover’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Clover have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.4–13.1%), 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 Clover more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clover.
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.