Where Elko residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elko, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elko. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elko
Stroke, diabetes and heart disease run high in Elko
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.2%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (21.4%), vs 13.9% across South Carolina. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.5%, vs 6.8% across South Carolina. In all, Elko runs above South Carolina on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Elko
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (27.8%), vs 17.4% across South Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (14.3% vs 8.9%) and housing insecurity (20.3% vs 13.3%) are higher too. 18% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Elko
The closest emergency room is Aiken Regional Medical Center in Aiken, 26 miles away in a straight line. And 12.5% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 8.6% across South Carolina. For everyday care, Low Country Health Care System is closer (3.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Elko, and more people treating it
49.6% of adults have high blood pressure (South Carolina 38.5%), but 84.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 80.2% statewide. 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 Elko’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Elko adults…
Elko runs below SC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18% of Elko adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Care in and near Elko
No hospital or community health center in Elko 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 Elko; ≈ 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 Elko adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
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.
How Elko adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Elko runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 Elko 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.
Elko 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 Elko adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Elko
Why doesn’t Elko have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Elko.
What hospital is closest to Elko?
Aiken Regional Medical Center in Aiken, 26.0 miles in a straight line from Elko’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Elko?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Williston Family Medicine in Williston, 3.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elko.
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.