McPhail Angus Farm · Photo: KudzuVine · Public domainWhere Fair Play residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fair Play, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fair Play. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fair Play
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Fair Play
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), vs 7.5% across South Carolina. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 6.8% across South Carolina. Arthritis is also above the state: 35.2%, vs 28.5% across South Carolina. In all, Fair Play runs above South Carolina on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Fair Play
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.2%), vs 13.3% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
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 Fair Play’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Fair Play adults…
Fair Play runs above SC on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Care in and near Fair Play
No hospital or community health center in Fair Play 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 Fair Play; ≈ 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 Fair Play adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Fair Play adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Fair Play runs above South Carolina.
3 in 10 Fair Play 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.
11.2% of Fair Play adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Fair Play 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 Fair Play adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fair Play
Why doesn’t Fair Play have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fair Play.
What hospital is closest to Fair Play?
Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center in Lavonia, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Fair Play’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fair Play.
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.