Where Cordova residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cordova, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cordova. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cordova
The nearest ER is 38 miles from Cordova
The closest emergency room is Allendale County Hospital in Fairfax, 37.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Hopehealth Orangeburg is closer (5.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Cordova
54.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 18% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
Cordova is short on primary care and mental health care
Cordova’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. 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 Cordova’s likely range.
Care in and near Cordova
No hospital or community health center in Cordova 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 Cordova; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Cordova adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Out of every 100 Cordova adults…
Cordova runs below SC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Cordova adults are doing
About the same as South Carolina on each measure.
3 in 10 Cordova 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.
12% of Cordova adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Cordova and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Cordova adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Cordova
Why doesn’t Cordova have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cordova.
Where can I get low-cost care near Cordova?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hopehealth Orangeburg in Orangeburg, 5.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cordova.
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.