Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Hilltop is healthier than 55%
Hilltop differs from South Carolina on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hilltop. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hilltop
More Hilltop adults lack emotional support
1 in 3 adults lack social or emotional support (31.4%), vs 23.6% across South Carolina. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19%, vs 16.4% across South Carolina. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Hilltop
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.5%), vs 17.4% across South Carolina. Housing insecurity (22% vs 13.3%) and utility shut-off threats (14.6% vs 8.9%) are higher too. 19.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Hilltop
54.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 22.5% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
Hilltop is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Hilltop is healthier than 10%. Against the 1,721 towns with similar household incomes ($28K–$47K), it’s healthier than 55%. Health Grade ↓
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 Hilltop’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Hilltop’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hilltop is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns, #140 of 169 in South Carolina. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 24% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). Hilltop’s median household income is $37,444; among the 1,721 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($28K–$47K), it’s healthier than 55%, about where its income would put it.
Where Hilltop compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.1% (U.S. 7.9%).
How Hilltop adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Hilltop runs above South Carolina.
4 in 10 Hilltop 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.
19.6% of Hilltop adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hilltop adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Out of every 100 Hilltop adults…
Hilltop runs below SC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Hilltop residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across South Carolina. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Hilltop
No hospital or community health center in Hilltop 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 Hilltop; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
2.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Hilltop and the towns around it
Hilltop’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 5 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop | D | 42.6% | 16.5% | 17.6% | CDC place |
| Spartanburg | C− | 41% | 16.3% | 15.5% | CDC place |
| Saxon | D− | 47.9% | 19.3% | 22.8% | CDC place |
| Whitney | C− | 40.3% | 14.8% | 16.3% | CDC place |
| Southern Shops | D− | 48.3% | 18.7% | 25.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hilltop adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hilltop
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hilltop is better than South Carolina on 1 and worse on 20; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Hilltop’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hilltop | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.2%24–30.6 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.3–18.1 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%16.8–21.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.6%37.6–47.8 | 35.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16.5%14.7–18.5 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.8%38.5–45.1 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.4%34.2–40.8 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.4%25–30 | 28.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.9–11.3 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.1%5.5–6.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.1–7.7 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.5%7.3–9.6 | 7.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.1–5 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.5%19.1–26.2 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.6%15.1–20.3 | 13.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.3%30.3–38.7 | 25.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.8%12.5–17.4 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.9%37.4–46.7 | 35.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.9%15.9–22.1 | 11.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.9%74.7–80.9 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.5%51.4–58 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.2%79.7–84.4 | 86.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%75.6–80.3 | 80.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64%59.6–68.3 | 69.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.5%75.1–85.4 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.5%19.6–25.6 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.6%32.3–41.1 | 31.7% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.4%27.8–35.5 | 23.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 29.5%25.7–33.6 | 17.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22%19.2–25 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.6%12.8–16.6 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.7%12–15.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.6%16.8–22.8 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.3%35.2–43.6 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19%16.7–21.3 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.9%16.7–21.4 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%5.9–7.5 | 7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8.1%7.3–9.1 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.4%10–12.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 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 Hilltop
Is Hilltop a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hilltop is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns: D for health, #140 of 169 in South Carolina. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hilltop?
CDC estimates 42.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.6% and 47.8%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hilltop?
Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, 1.4 miles in a straight line from Hilltop’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hilltop have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.9–22.1%), 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 Hilltop more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hilltop.
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.