Drayton Mill · Photo: PegasusRacer28 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Drayton is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns
Drayton differs from South Carolina on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Drayton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Drayton
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Drayton
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.8% across South Carolina. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. COPD is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 7.5% across South Carolina. In all, Drayton runs above South Carolina on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Drayton adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.9%), vs 25.8% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
1 in 6 working-age adults in Drayton has no health insurance
15.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 11.8% across South Carolina. Checkups ↓
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 Drayton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Drayton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Drayton is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 48% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 11%).
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). Drayton’s median household income is $77,813; among the 10,838 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$97K), it’s healthier than 16%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Drayton compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 82.4% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Drayton adults…
Drayton runs above SC on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Drayton residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across South Carolina. Age-related conditions 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Drayton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Care in and near Drayton
No hospital or community health center in Drayton 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 Drayton; ≈ 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).
How Drayton adults are doing
About the same as South Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Drayton 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.
12.9% of Drayton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Drayton and the towns around it
Drayton has the best Health Grade of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton | C− | 37.3% | 15.7% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Spartanburg | C− | 41% | 16.3% | 15.5% | CDC place |
| Whitney | C− | 40.3% | 14.8% | 16.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Drayton adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Drayton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Drayton is better than South Carolina on 1 and worse on 12; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Drayton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Drayton | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.8%21.4–28.3 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.4–18.7 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.1–19.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.3%32.8–42.3 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.7%13.9–17.8 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 43.5%40.2–46.9 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.6%38.3–45.1 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33.6%30.9–36.5 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–11 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.7%9.6–11.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.1%8–10.3 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.8%8.4–11.4 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.6%11.4–16.1 | 13.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.1%12.7–17.6 | 13.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 31.9%27.5–36.7 | 25.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.8%11.7–16.2 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.4%33.2–42.1 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.8%13–18.8 | 11.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.1%77.2–82.6 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.6%51.4–57.9 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%83.2–87 | 86.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.4%80.3–84.3 | 80.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.2%62.1–70.1 | 69.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.7%71.9–83 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.6%20.8–26.8 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.5%29.6–37.9 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.1%22.8–29.6 | 23.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.2%17.2–23.3 | 17.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.5%12.5–16.6 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.6%8.3–10.9 | 8.9% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.8%8.5–11.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.9%10.9–15.1 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.8%36.4–45.2 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.6%17.9–23.7 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.2%14.9–19.5 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.9%8.8–11.3 | 7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.2%6.2–8.3 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.2%9.5–13 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.6–6.1 | 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 Drayton
Is Drayton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Drayton is healthier than 24% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 16%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Drayton?
CDC estimates 37.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.8% and 42.3%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Drayton?
Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, 2.0 miles in a straight line from Drayton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Drayton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13–18.8%), 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 Drayton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Drayton.
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.