James Phinney House · Photo: Itsbrandoyo · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Eureka Mill is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
Eureka Mill differs from South Carolina on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eureka Mill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eureka Mill
Making ends meet is harder in Eureka Mill
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (33.2%), about twice the South Carolina rate. Utility shut-off threats (18% vs 8.9%) and housing insecurity (24% vs 13.3%) are higher too. 25.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Eureka Mill is in the bottom 4% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Eureka Mill is healthier than only 4% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More Eureka Mill adults get no exercise
37.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.8% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
Eureka Mill is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Eureka Mill is healthier than 4%. Against the 1,519 towns with similar household incomes ($27K–$46K), 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 Eureka Mill’s likely range.
What’s behind Eureka Mill’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eureka Mill is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns. All seven of Eureka Mill’s estimates fall in the lowest 10% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is diabetes: 18.8% 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). Eureka Mill’s median household income is $36,486; among the 1,519 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($27K–$46K), it’s healthier than 29%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Eureka Mill compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.7% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25.6% of Eureka Mill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across 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.
Out of every 100 Eureka Mill adults…
Eureka Mill runs below SC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Eureka Mill
No hospital or community health center in Eureka Mill 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 Eureka Mill; ≈ 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 Eureka Mill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Eureka Mill adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Eureka Mill runs above South Carolina.
4 in 10 Eureka Mill 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.
Eureka Mill and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka Mill | D− | 42.3% | 18.8% | 20.5% | CDC place |
| Chester | D− | 44.8% | 21.8% | 22.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Eureka Mill adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Eureka Mill
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Eureka Mill is better than South Carolina on 1 and worse on 22; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Eureka Mill’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Eureka Mill | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.5%26.1–32.9 | 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) | 20.2%17.9–22.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.3%35.2–49.4 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18.8%16.6–21 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 46.2%42.1–50.2 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.6%34.6–42.7 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.6%27.5–33.8 | 28.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.1–12.8 | 9.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6.1–7.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8%7.1–8.9 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.3%9.1–11.6 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.6%5.1–6.1 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.9%18.1–26 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.5%17.6–23.4 | 13.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 37.1%32.1–42 | 25.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.1%10.7–15.8 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.6%35–48.5 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.6%13.2–18.2 | 11.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 81%77.7–83.9 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.8%48.8–56.9 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.3%82.2–86.2 | 86.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.4%77.8–82.6 | 80.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.5%58–68.6 | 69.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.5%67.4–82.2 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%19.3–26 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.4%32.4–42.4 | 31.7% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.7%25.9–33.5 | 23.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 33.2%29.4–36.7 | 17.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24%21.1–26.8 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 18%15.9–20.1 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.4%13.7–17.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 25.6%22.5–28.7 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.9%34.4–43.4 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.8%19.3–24.4 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.1%16.9–21.2 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.3–8 | 7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 9.5%8.5–10.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.3%11.9–14.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 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 Eureka Mill
Is Eureka Mill a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eureka Mill is healthier than 4% 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 Eureka Mill?
CDC estimates 42.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.2% and 49.4%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Eureka Mill?
MUSC Health Chester Medical Center in Chester, 2.4 miles in a straight line from Eureka Mill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Eureka Mill have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.2–18.2%), 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 Eureka Mill 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 Eureka Mill.
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.