Stono River Slave Rebellion Site · Photo: ProfReader · CC BY-SA 3.0Within South Carolina, Hollywood is healthier than 61% of graded towns
Hollywood differs from South Carolina on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hollywood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hollywood
Stroke, diabetes and heart disease run high in Hollywood
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.8%), vs 13.9% across South Carolina. Heart disease is also above the state: 8%, vs 6.8% across South Carolina. In all, Hollywood runs above South Carolina on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (South Carolina 19%), and stroke, diabetes and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Hollywood, and more people treating it
43.5% of adults have high blood pressure (South Carolina 38.5%), but 84.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 80.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Hollywood keeps up with checkups
It beats South Carolina on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.4% vs 80.6%) and cholesterol checks (90% vs 86.9%). Checkups ↓
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 Hollywood’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Hollywood’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hollywood is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns, #67 of 169 in South Carolina. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 85% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Hollywood’s median household income is $73,693; among the 10,809 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($55K–$92K), it’s healthier than 51%, about where its income would put it.
Where Hollywood compares well: checkup in the past year, 83.4% (U.S. 77.4%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 90% (U.S. 87.1%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 84.7% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Hollywood adults…
Hollywood runs below SC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Hollywood is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across South Carolina. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Hollywood as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hollywood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Care in and near Hollywood
1 community health center in Hollywood, 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 Hollywood; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
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How Hollywood adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Hollywood does better than South Carolina.
3 in 10 Hollywood 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.
13.3% of Hollywood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Hollywood and the towns around it
Hollywood’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood | B− | 35.6% | 17.8% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Charleston | A | 28.7% | 9.5% | 9.5% | CDC place |
| Meggett | C+ | 33.3% | 17% | 16.1% | CDC place |
| Ravenel | B | 33.5% | 14.7% | 12.1% | CDC place |
| Adams Run | — | — | — | — |
Adams Run: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hollywood adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hollywood
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hollywood is better than South Carolina on 6 and worse on 7; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Hollywood’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hollywood | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.8%19.3–24.5 | 20.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.8–16.2 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.9–16.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.6%31.2–40 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 17.8%16–19.8 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.5%40.3–46.6 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.5%38.3–44.7 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 32.8%30–35.6 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.5–10.8 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.6–10.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8%7.2–8.9 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.5%7.4–9.7 | 7.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 5.1%4.7–5.6 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.8%11.5–16.3 | 13.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.5%11.5–15.6 | 13.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.4%24–30.9 | 25.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%14.1–18.7 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35%31.1–39 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.1%9.3–13.1 | 11.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.4%80.9–85.5 | 80.6% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.7%60.6–66.7 | 63.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90%88.6–91.2 | 86.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 84.7%82.5–86.7 | 80.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.7%71.1–78 | 69.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.2%73.6–84.1 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.5%17–22.1 | 22.3% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 30.3%26.7–34.1 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.2%21.2–27.4 | 23.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.3%16.7–22.1 | 17.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.5%12.5–16.6 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.4%9–11.9 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.3%8.1–10.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.3%11.2–15.5 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.1%28.9–35.7 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.7%16.5–21.1 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.7–14.9 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.7%6–7.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%8.1–10.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.8–6 | 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 Hollywood
Is Hollywood a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hollywood is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #67 of 169 in South Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 51%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hollywood?
CDC estimates 35.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.2% and 40%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hollywood?
Bon Secours-St. Francis Xavier Hospital in Charleston, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Hollywood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hollywood have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.3–13.1%), 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 Hollywood more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hollywood.
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.