Bivings-Converse House · Photo: PegasusRacer28 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Glendale residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Glendale, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glendale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glendale
Binge drinking is the habit Glendale doesn’t win on
19.1% of adults binge drink, vs 15.7% across South Carolina. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Fewer Glendale adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below South Carolina. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Glendale
Glendale runs below South Carolina on stroke (2.9% vs 3.9%) and diabetes (10.5% vs 13.9%). Conditions ↓
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 Glendale’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
1.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.1% of Glendale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Out of every 100 Glendale adults…
Glendale runs below SC on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Glendale
No hospital or community health center in Glendale 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 Glendale; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Glendale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Glendale adults are doing
About the same as South Carolina on each measure.
3 in 10 Glendale 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.
Glendale 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 Glendale adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Glendale
Why doesn’t Glendale have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Glendale.
What hospital is closest to Glendale?
Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Glendale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Glendale?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Regenesis Health Care - Bell Hill in Spartanburg, 4.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Glendale.
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.