On CDC estimates, Forestbrook is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns
Forestbrook differs from South Carolina on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Forestbrook. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Forestbrook
Cancer runs high in Forestbrook
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 8.6% across South Carolina. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (South Carolina 19%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Forestbrook adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below South Carolina. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Forestbrook’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Forestbrook’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Forestbrook is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, #44 of 169 in South Carolina. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 79% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 30%).
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). Forestbrook’s median household income is $81,286; among the 10,699 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($61K–$102K), it’s healthier than 65%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Forestbrook adults…
Forestbrook runs below SC on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Forestbrook is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across South Carolina. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Forestbrook as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.3% of Forestbrook adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Care in and near Forestbrook
No hospital or community health center in Forestbrook 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 Forestbrook; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Forestbrook adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Forestbrook adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Forestbrook does better than South Carolina.
3 in 10 Forestbrook 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.
Forestbrook and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forestbrook | B | 31.2% | 13.4% | 13.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Forestbrook adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Forestbrook
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Forestbrook is better than South Carolina on 11 and worse on 3; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Forestbrook’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Forestbrook | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.1%15.8–20.5 | 20.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13.1–16.5 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14.2–17.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.2%27.4–35.1 | 35.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 13.4%11.8–15 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.8%36.8–42.7 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.1%40.1–46.2 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 32.1%29.4–34.7 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.1%8.1–10.2 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.1%10.2–12.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.4–8 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.9%6.8–9.1 | 7.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 3.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.1%5.8–8.4 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.4%11.5–15.6 | 13.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22%18.9–25.1 | 25.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%13.7–18.2 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.1%30.5–37.7 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.3%8.6–12 | 11.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.4%80–84.6 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.9%64.1–69.6 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.3%87.8–90.6 | 86.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.3%81–85.4 | 80.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.6%69.2–75.7 | 69.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76%70.5–80.7 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.7%19.2–24.4 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28%24.9–31.4 | 31.7% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.9%18.3–23.7 | 23.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.8%10–13.9 | 17.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.2%7.8–10.7 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%5.1–6.8 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.2–6.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.3%5.2–7.5 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.1%25.9–32.3 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%12.8–16.6 | 15.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.9%11.3–14.4 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.8–8.6 | 7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4.2 | 4.3% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Forestbrook
Is Forestbrook a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Forestbrook is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #44 of 169 in South Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 65%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Forestbrook?
CDC estimates 31.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.4% and 35.1%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Forestbrook?
Conway Medical Center in Conway, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Forestbrook’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Forestbrook have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.6–12%), 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 Forestbrook more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Forestbrook.
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.