J.C. Richardson House · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0Where Furman residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Furman, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Furman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Furman
Dental care lags in Furman
48.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 25.8% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Furman’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Furman
1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.6%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (23.4%), vs 13.9% across South Carolina. High blood pressure is also above the state: 52.1%, vs 38.5% across South Carolina. In all, Furman runs above South Carolina on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Furman
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.9%), vs 17.4% across South Carolina. Housing insecurity (20.4% vs 13.3%) and utility shut-off threats (13.6% vs 8.9%) are higher too. 19.3% 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 Furman’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Furman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Out of every 100 Furman adults…
Furman runs below SC on 2 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.
19.3% of Furman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Care in and near Furman
No hospital or community health center in Furman 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 Furman; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Furman adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Furman runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 Furman 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.
Furman 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 Furman adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Furman
Why doesn’t Furman have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Furman.
What hospital is closest to Furman?
Hampton Regional Medical Center in Varnville, 13.3 miles in a straight line from Furman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Furman?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Estill Medical Center in Estill, 5.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Furman.
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.