Where Helena residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Helena, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Helena. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Helena
Diabetes, stroke and high blood pressure run high in Helena
1 in 4 adults have diabetes (22.5%), vs 13.9% across South Carolina. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.1%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. High blood pressure is also above the state: 51.9%, vs 38.5% across South Carolina. In all, Helena runs above South Carolina on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Helena
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.1%), vs 17.4% across South Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (15.1% vs 8.9%) and housing insecurity (21.3% vs 13.3%) are higher too. 20.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Helena adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.3%), vs 25.8% 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 Helena’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Helena adults…
Helena runs below SC on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. 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.
20.3% of Helena adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across 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 Helena
No hospital or community health center in Helena 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 Helena; ≈ 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 Helena adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Helena adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Helena runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 Helena 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.
Helena and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry | C− | 39.5% | 16.5% | 16% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Helena adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Helena
Why doesn’t Helena have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Helena.
What hospital is closest to Helena?
Newberry County Memorial Hospital in Newberry, 2.4 miles in a straight line from Helena’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 Helena?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Carolina Health Centers at Newberry MHC in Newberry, 2.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Helena.
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.