Photo: Jud McCranie · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Gifford residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gifford, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gifford. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gifford
Dental care lags in Gifford
42% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 19.7% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Gifford’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Diabetes, stroke and high blood pressure run high in Gifford
1 in 4 adults have diabetes (24.2%), vs 13.9% across South Carolina. 1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.6%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. High blood pressure is also above the state: 52.3%, vs 38.5% across South Carolina. In all, Gifford runs above South Carolina on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Gifford
37.4% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 17.4% across South Carolina (about twice the South Carolina rate). Utility shut-off threats (19.7% vs 8.9%) and housing insecurity (27.6% vs 13.3%) are higher too. 27.1% 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 Gifford’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gifford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Out of every 100 Gifford adults…
Gifford runs below SC on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. 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.
27.1% of Gifford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Care in and near Gifford
No hospital or community health center in Gifford 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 Gifford; ≈ 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 Gifford adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Gifford runs above South Carolina.
4 in 10 Gifford 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.
Gifford 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 Gifford adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gifford
Why doesn’t Gifford have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gifford.
What hospital is closest to Gifford?
Allendale County Hospital in Fairfax, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Gifford’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 Gifford?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Low Country Health Care System in Fairfax, 7.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gifford.
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.