Photo: Pollinator at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Conway is healthier than 62%
Conway differs from South Carolina on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Conway. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Conway
Making ends meet is harder in Conway
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.9%), vs 17.4% across South Carolina. No reliable transportation (11.9% vs 8.6%) is higher too. 14.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Conway is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Conway is healthier than 36%. Against the 7,909 towns with similar household incomes ($42K–$71K), 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 Conway’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
What’s behind Conway’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Conway is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns, #81 of 169 in South Carolina. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 73% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Conway’s median household income is $56,650; among the 7,909 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$71K), 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 Conway is healthier than 52% of graded towns, against 36% nationally.
Where Conway compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 7.1% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.7% of Conway adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Out of every 100 Conway adults…
Conway runs below SC on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Conway
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Conway, 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 Conway; ≈ 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.
15 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Conway adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Conway adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Conway runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 Conway 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.
Conway and the towns around it
Conway’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conway | C+ | 32.7% | 12.8% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Red Hill | C | 32.7% | 15% | 15.3% | CDC place |
| Homewood | C+ | 33.3% | 13.4% | 15.4% | CDC place |
| Carolina Forest | B+ | 30.8% | 11.7% | 13.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Conway adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Conway
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Conway is better than South Carolina on 3 and worse on 9; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Conway’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Conway | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.4%20.1–24.9 | 20.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.6–16.9 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.5%19.3–23.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.7%29–36.5 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.8%11.5–14.1 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.4%32.9–37.8 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.6%33.2–38.1 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.3%23.3–27.2 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.2–11.5 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.5–7.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.7–6.9 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.1%7.2–9 | 7.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.1 | 3.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.4%14.8–20.1 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.1%13.2–17 | 13.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.2%23.3–29.4 | 25.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.9–18.5 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.5%33.8–41.1 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.7%11.6–16.2 | 11.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.5%76.8–82 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.9%55.9–61.8 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.1%77.7–82.3 | 86.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.6%75.8–79.3 | 80.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.9%64.2–71.3 | 69.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.3%71–80.9 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.1%21.4–26.8 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.3%31.7–39.1 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.5%22.6–28.7 | 23.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.9%20.2–25.9 | 17.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.8%13.9–18 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.6%9.3–12 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.9%10.5–13.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.7%12.7–16.7 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.5%31.2–38 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.3%13.8–17 | 15.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19%16.8–21.3 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.7%6.1–7.3 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.2%9.9–12.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4.2–5 | 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 Conway
Is Conway a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Conway is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #81 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 Conway?
CDC estimates 32.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 29% and 36.5%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Conway?
Conway Medical Center in Conway, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Conway’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Conway have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.6–16.2%), 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 Conway more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Conway.
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.