Where Coward residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Coward, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Coward. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Coward
More Coward adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.4%), vs 25.8% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke run high in Coward
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 7.5% across South Carolina. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Coward
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.9%), vs 13.3% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
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 Coward’s likely range.
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.
Out of every 100 Coward adults…
Coward runs above SC on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Coward
No hospital or community health center in Coward 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 Coward; ≈ 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 Coward adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Coward adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Coward runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 Coward 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.
14.2% of Coward adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Coward 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 Coward adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Coward
Why doesn’t Coward have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Coward.
What hospital is closest to Coward?
MUSC Health Florence Medical Center in Florence, 12.5 miles in a straight line from Coward’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 Coward?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hopehealth Lake City- Sauls Street in Lake City, 7.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Coward.
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.