Photo: Bernardgeorgeh · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Edmund is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
Edmund trails South Carolina on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Edmund. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Edmund
Edmund is in the bottom 7% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Edmund is healthier than only 7% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Edmund
52.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 23.5% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Edmund
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.2%), vs 17.4% across South Carolina. No reliable transportation (11.5% vs 8.6%) and utility shut-off threats (11.9% vs 8.9%) are higher too. 16.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Edmund is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Edmund is healthier than 7%. Against the 3,492 towns with similar household incomes ($33K–$54K), it’s healthier than 29%. Health Grade ↓
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 Edmund’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Edmund’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Edmund is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 17% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Edmund’s median household income is $43,494; among the 3,492 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($33K–$54K), it’s healthier than 29%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Edmund 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.
16.8% of Edmund adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Out of every 100 Edmund adults…
Edmund runs above SC on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Edmund
No hospital or community health center in Edmund 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 Edmund; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
How Edmund adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Edmund runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 Edmund 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.
Edmund and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmund | D | 40.7% | 15.7% | 19.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Edmund adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Edmund
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Edmund is better than South Carolina on 0 and worse on 20; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Edmund’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Edmund | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.1%24–30.3 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.6–19.7 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.5%17.4–21.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.7%35.8–45.7 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.7%13.9–17.7 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.7%38.3–45 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.8%36.4–43.2 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.1%29.2–35 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%8–9.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.5–9.3 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.9%9.6–12.3 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23.5%20–27.5 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.6%17–22.5 | 13.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.3%30.3–38.6 | 25.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.9%11.6–16.2 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.8%33.6–42.7 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.4%13.4–17.7 | 11.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.3%78.4–83.8 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.8%49.7–56.3 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.7%82.7–86.4 | 86.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.7%77.1–82.1 | 80.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.9%59.9–68 | 69.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 66.1%59.1–73 | 77.6% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.3%24.1–30.7 | 22.3% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 31.3%27.4–35.3 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.8%20.6–27.1 | 23.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.2%20.8–27.3 | 17.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17%14.7–19.2 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.9%10.4–13.5 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.5%10.1–12.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.8%14.4–19.3 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.3%33.4–41.3 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.8%17.4–22.3 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.2%16.1–20.4 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%7.8–9.9 | 7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.7%6.9–8.6 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.9%10.5–13.4 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6%5.4–6.8 | 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 Edmund
Is Edmund a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Edmund is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 29%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Edmund?
CDC estimates 40.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.8% and 45.7%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Edmund?
Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, 10.7 miles in a straight line from Edmund’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Edmund have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.4–17.7%), 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 Edmund more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Edmund.
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.