Photo: User:Hughespj · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Graniteville is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Graniteville trails South Carolina on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Graniteville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Graniteville
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Graniteville
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.2%), vs 7.5% across South Carolina. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.8%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.3%, vs 6.8% across South Carolina. In all, Graniteville runs above South Carolina on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Graniteville adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.9%), vs 25.8% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Graniteville
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (34.4%), about twice the South Carolina rate. No reliable transportation (16.6% vs 8.6%) and utility shut-off threats (16.7% vs 8.9%) are higher too. 28.1% 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 Graniteville’s likely range.
What’s behind Graniteville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Graniteville is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 16% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Graniteville’s median household income is $38,938; among the 2,087 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($29K–$49K), it’s healthier than 16%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Graniteville adults…
Graniteville runs above SC on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
1 mile 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.
28.1% of Graniteville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Care in and near Graniteville
No hospital or community health center in Graniteville 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 Graniteville; ≈ 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 Graniteville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Graniteville adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Graniteville runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 Graniteville 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.
Graniteville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graniteville | D− | 40.8% | 18.3% | 23.2% | CDC place |
| Warrenville | C+ | 33.4% | 13.5% | 14.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Graniteville adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Graniteville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Graniteville is better than South Carolina on 0 and worse on 25; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Graniteville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Graniteville | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 33.5%29.9–37.3 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20%17.8–22.4 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.6%18.4–22.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.8%36.4–45.5 | 35.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18.3%16.3–20.4 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.9%39.9–46 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.3%35.5–41.3 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.1%29.5–34.7 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.3–12.9 | 9.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.3–8.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.3%8.3–10.4 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.2%11.5–15.1 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.2%19.1–25.5 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 23.2%19.9–26.5 | 13.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 38.9%34.6–43.1 | 25.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14%11.8–16.2 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.9%35.8–43.9 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 20.6%17.4–24 | 11.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.7%76.8–82.5 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.2%45.1–51.3 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.3%78.9–83.7 | 86.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.4%78.1–82.6 | 80.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.4%55.9–64.5 | 69.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.6%61.2–74.8 | 77.6% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.9%24–30.1 | 22.3% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.9%31.2–38.9 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.6%24.4–31 | 23.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 34.4%30–38.4 | 17.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22.8%19.9–25.8 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16.7%14.6–18.8 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.6%14.5–18.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 28.1%24.2–32.1 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.1%37.9–46.1 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.7%21–26.4 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.8%19.3–24.5 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.1%8.1–10.2 | 7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 11.1%9.9–12.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15.7%13.8–17.8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.3%7.3–9.3 | 4.3% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Graniteville
Is Graniteville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Graniteville is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 16%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Graniteville?
CDC estimates 40.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.4% and 45.5%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Graniteville?
Aiken Regional Medical Center in Aiken, 3.2 miles in a straight line from Graniteville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Graniteville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 20.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 17.4–24%), 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 Graniteville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Graniteville.
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.