Where Foreston residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Foreston, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Foreston. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Foreston
Dental care lags in Foreston
52.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 25.2% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Foreston’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Diabetes, stroke and high blood pressure run high in Foreston
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (21.7%), vs 13.9% across South Carolina. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.8%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. High blood pressure is also above the state: 52%, vs 38.5% across South Carolina. In all, Foreston runs above South Carolina on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Foreston
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (31.1%), vs 17.4% across South Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (16.5% vs 8.9%) and housing insecurity (23.3% vs 13.3%) are higher too. 21.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% 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 Foreston’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Foreston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Out of every 100 Foreston adults…
Foreston runs below SC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. 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.
21.6% of Foreston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Care in and near Foreston
No hospital or community health center in Foreston 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 Foreston; ≈ 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 Foreston adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Foreston runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 Foreston 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.
Foreston 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 Foreston adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Foreston
Why doesn’t Foreston have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Foreston.
What hospital is closest to Foreston?
Mcleod Health Clarendon in Manning, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Foreston’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 Foreston?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hopehealth Greeleyville in Greeleyville, 5.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Foreston.
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.