Orange Grove · Photo: South Carolina Department of Archives and History · CC0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Dalzell is healthier than 94%
Dalzell differs from South Carolina on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dalzell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dalzell
Dalzell is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Dalzell is healthier than 60%. Against the 4,786 towns with similar household incomes ($36K–$59K), it’s healthier than 94%. Health Grade ↓
Heart disease and cancer are less common in Dalzell
Dalzell runs below South Carolina on six chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.5% vs 6.8%), cancer (6% vs 8.6%) and COPD (5.6% vs 7.5%). A young population is part of it: only 7% of residents are 65 or older (South Carolina 19%). Conditions ↓
Dalzell sleeps less
43.4% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 35.8% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
Dalzell is an active town
Only 21.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.8% 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 Dalzell’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Dalzell’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dalzell is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns, #46 of 169 in South Carolina. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 77% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). Dalzell’s median household income is $47,354; among the 4,786 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$59K), it’s healthier than 94%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Dalzell adults…
Dalzell runs below SC on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Dalzell residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across South Carolina. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
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.
Care in and near Dalzell
No hospital or community health center in Dalzell 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 Dalzell; ≈ 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 Dalzell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Dalzell adults are doing
About the same as South Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Dalzell 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.
11% of Dalzell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Dalzell and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalzell | B | 40.6% | 11.3% | 13.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dalzell adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Dalzell
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Dalzell is better than South Carolina on 12 and worse on 4; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Dalzell’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Dalzell | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.2%15–19.7 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.8–13.9 | 14% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.7–20 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.6%34.7–46.7 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.3%9.9–12.9 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.2%30.7–37.8 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.1%29.6–36.8 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 23.5%20.8–26.2 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.9 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6%5.4–6.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.5%4–5.1 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.6%4.9–6.3 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.3 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.4%7.7–11.4 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.1%11–15.3 | 13.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.8%18.4–25.4 | 25.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%13.6–19.5 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.4%38.2–48.8 | 35.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.5%8.9–12.4 | 11.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80%76.8–83.1 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.3%57.9–64.6 | 63.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.1%84.1–87.8 | 86.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.6%72.7–78.4 | 80.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.2%64–72.3 | 69.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.7%71.1–83.4 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.8%18.7–25.2 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.8%30.5–39.3 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.1%22.7–29.6 | 23.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.4%15.7–21.2 | 17.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.2%14–18.5 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.5%9.1–12 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.5%8.3–10.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11%9.2–13 | 10.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.8%23.3–30.5 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.8%10.3–13.5 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.5%12.7–16.5 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.6%4–5.2 | 7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%7–9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.3–4 | 4.3% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Dalzell
Is Dalzell a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dalzell is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #46 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 Dalzell?
CDC estimates 40.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.7% and 46.7%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Dalzell?
Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital in Sumter, 8.4 miles in a straight line from Dalzell’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Dalzell have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.9–12.4%), 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 Dalzell 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 Dalzell.
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.