Photo: Tiled · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Greer is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns
Greer differs from South Carolina on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Greer. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Greer
Greer has a five-star hospital
Pelham Medical Center is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Greer
Greer runs below South Carolina on heart disease (5.7% vs 6.8%) and stroke (3.3% vs 3.9%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (South Carolina 19%). 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 Greer’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Greer’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Greer is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns, #49 of 169 in South Carolina. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 70% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 45%).
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). Greer’s median household income is $82,626; among the 10,580 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$103K), it’s healthier than 58%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Greer
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Greer, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Greer; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Greer adults…
Greer runs below SC on 7 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.
6.5 miles of trails across 16 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Greer adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Greer adults are doing
About the same as South Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Greer 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.
11% of Greer adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Greer and the towns around it
Greer’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Greer adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Greer
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Greer is better than South Carolina on 7 and worse on 4; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Greer’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Greer | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.3%17.7–21 | 20.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%12.3–14.6 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15.4–18.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.4%30.9–37.9 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.4%11.2–13.5 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.7%32.3–37.1 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.7%33.2–38.3 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.4%22.6–26.2 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.7–10.5 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.8–7.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5.2–6.2 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.6%6–7.2 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.3%3.1–3.5 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.7%12.7–16.8 | 13.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.7%11.4–14.2 | 13.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.5%23–28 | 25.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%14.1–18 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.4%32.2–38.7 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.6%12.3–15 | 11.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.9%75.4–80.2 | 80.6% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63%60.5–65.4 | 63.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%84.4–87.2 | 86.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.8%75.7–79.8 | 80.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.9%62.6–69.1 | 69.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.3%77.2–85 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%20.4–24.9 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.8%28.8–35 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.3%21–25.8 | 23.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.4%16.6–20.2 | 17.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.2%12.8–15.7 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.3%8.4–10.2 | 8.9% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.8%8–9.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11%9.9–12.3 | 10.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.4%27.9–32.9 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.9%12.7–15.1 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.6%13.4–16 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.5–6.6 | 7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%5.1–5.9 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.6–9.1 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.7–4.2 | 4.3% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Greer
Is Greer a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Greer is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #49 of 169 in South Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 58%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Greer?
CDC estimates 34.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.9% and 37.9%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Greer?
Pelham Medical Center in Greer, 4.8 miles in a straight line from Greer’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Greer have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.3–15%), 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 Greer more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Greer.
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.