Photo: Mikeiamunion21 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Dillon is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Dillon differs from South Carolina on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 24 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dillon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dillon
Dental care lags in Dillon
47.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 24.8% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Dillon
36.4% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 17.4% across South Carolina (about twice the South Carolina rate). Utility shut-off threats (19.6% vs 8.9%) and no reliable transportation (17.4% vs 8.6%) are higher too. 29.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dillon is in the bottom 2% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Dillon is healthier than only 2% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More Dillon adults live with a disability
43.1% of adults live with a disability, vs 31.5% across South Carolina. The biggest difference is vision loss: 11% vs 5.6%. Disability ↓
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 Dillon’s likely range.
What’s behind Dillon’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dillon is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns, #163 of 169 in South Carolina. All seven of Dillon’s estimates fall in the lowest 8% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is diabetes: 21.2% of adults, against 13.9% across South Carolina and 12% nationally.
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). Dillon’s median household income is $35,891; among the 1,415 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($27K–$45K), it’s healthier than 14%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Dillon compares well: binge drinking, 12.1% (U.S. 15.4%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Dillon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
29.8% of Dillon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dillon adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Out of every 100 Dillon adults…
Dillon runs below SC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Dillon
1 hospital in Dillon, 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 Dillon; ≈ 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.
1.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Dillon adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Dillon runs above South Carolina.
4 in 10 Dillon 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.
Dillon and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Every CDC estimate for Dillon
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Dillon is better than South Carolina on 2 and worse on 24; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Dillon’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Dillon | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 33.1%29.6–36.7 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%16.8–21.3 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.3%18–22.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.2%38.2–54 | 35.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 21.2%18.8–23.5 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 48.9%44.6–53.2 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.5%35.2–43.8 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.8%30.3–37.3 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.3–13.1 | 9.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%7–8.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.4%8.4–10.3 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.4%11–13.8 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.3%5.8–6.9 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 24.8%20.8–29.2 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.7%18.8–24.5 | 13.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 37.5%32.3–42.7 | 25.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.1%9.8–14.6 | 15.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.9%33.4–46.7 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17.4%14.7–19.9 | 11.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.8%78.5–84.6 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47.4%43.7–51.2 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.2%82.1–85.9 | 86.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.7%79.3–83.9 | 80.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.1%57.8–68 | 69.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.1%68.5–82.5 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%19.2–26.1 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.2%32–42.7 | 31.7% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.9%26.1–34.1 | 23.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 36.4%32.8–40.3 | 17.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 25.3%22.5–28.3 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 19.6%17.5–21.8 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 17.4%15.5–19.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 29.8%26.8–33.2 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.1%38.2–47.8 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 24.9%22.1–27.6 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.3%18–22.6 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.5–9.4 | 7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 11%9.9–11.9 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15.1%13.5–16.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.4%7.6–9.2 | 4.3% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Dillon
Is Dillon a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dillon is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #163 of 169 in South Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 14%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Dillon?
CDC estimates 46.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.2% and 54%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Dillon?
Mcleod Medical Center - Dillon in Dillon, 0.3 miles in a straight line from Dillon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Dillon have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.7–19.9%), 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 Dillon more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dillon.
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.