Where Finklea residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Finklea, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Finklea. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Finklea
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Finklea
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.6%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.4%), vs 7.5% across South Carolina. Diabetes is also above the state: 22.2%, vs 13.9% across South Carolina. In all, Finklea runs above South Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Finklea
36.7% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 17.4% across South Carolina (about twice the South Carolina rate). Utility shut-off threats (19.2% vs 8.9%) and no reliable transportation (16.9% vs 8.6%) are higher too. 29.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Finklea
46.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 17.8% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). 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 Finklea’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Finklea adults…
Finklea runs above SC on 10 of 12 conditions. 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.
29.4% of Finklea adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Keeping up with care
Share of Finklea adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Care in and near Finklea
No hospital or community health center in Finklea 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 Finklea; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
How Finklea adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Finklea runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 Finklea 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.
Finklea and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Finklea adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Finklea
Why doesn’t Finklea have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Finklea.
What hospital is closest to Finklea?
MUSC Health Marion Medical Center in Mullins, 16.4 miles in a straight line from Finklea’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Finklea?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is LRMC - Loris Site in Loris, 6.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Finklea.
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.