Photo: Pubdog · Public domainWhere Green Sea residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Green Sea, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Green Sea. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Green Sea
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Green Sea
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.1%), about twice the South Carolina rate. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.3%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. Diabetes is also above the state: 20.8%, vs 13.9% across South Carolina. In all, Green Sea runs above South Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Green Sea
45.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 30.4% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Green Sea
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (22.7%), vs 13.3% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
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 Green Sea’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Green Sea adults…
Green Sea runs above SC on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Green Sea adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
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.
Care in and near Green Sea
No hospital or community health center in Green Sea 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 Green Sea; ≈ 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).
How Green Sea adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Green Sea runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 Green Sea 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24% of Green Sea adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Green Sea 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 Green Sea adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Green Sea
Why doesn’t Green Sea have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Green Sea.
What hospital is closest to Green Sea?
MUSC Health Marion Medical Center in Mullins, 16.7 miles in a straight line from Green Sea’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 Green Sea?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Goshen Medical Center - Tabor City in Tabor City, 6.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Green Sea.
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.