Jacob Wingard Dreher House · Photo: Bill Fitzpatrick · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Irmo is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns
Irmo beats South Carolina on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Irmo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Irmo
Irmo keeps up with checkups
It beats South Carolina on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.4% vs 63.1%) and cholesterol checks (88.8% vs 86.9%). Checkups ↓
COPD and heart disease are less common in Irmo
Irmo runs below South Carolina on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.7% vs 7.5%), heart disease (5.5% vs 6.8%) and stroke (3.2% vs 3.9%). Conditions ↓
Irmo is an active town
Only 20.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, 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 Irmo’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Irmo’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Irmo is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns, #23 of 169 in South Carolina. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 86% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 56%.
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). Irmo’s median household income is $80,489; among the 10,723 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($60K–$101K), it’s healthier than 89%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Irmo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Out of every 100 Irmo adults…
Irmo runs below SC on 6 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.
0.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Irmo
No hospital or community health center in Irmo 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 Irmo; ≈ 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 Irmo adults are doing
About the same as South Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Irmo 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.
7.1% of Irmo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Irmo and the towns around it
Irmo’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irmo | A− | 33.3% | 11.7% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| Lake Murray of Richland | A | 28.3% | 10.8% | 8.8% | CDC place |
| Columbia | B− | 34.4% | 12.1% | 13% | CDC place |
| Seven Oaks | B | 36.6% | 13% | 11.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Irmo adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Irmo
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Irmo is better than South Carolina on 18 and worse on 0; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Irmo’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Irmo | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.3%14.7–18.1 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%11–13.4 | 14% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.8–16.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.3%30.1–36.8 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.7–12.9 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 35.8%33.6–38.3 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.6%34.3–39 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.3%25.4–29.3 | 28.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.6–10.4 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.7–8.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%5.1–6 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.2%3–3.5 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.5%7.3–9.9 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.3%9–11.9 | 13.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.4%18.2–22.9 | 25.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%14.6–18.5 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.5%34.3–40.7 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.1%7.9–10.6 | 11.8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.8%79.8–83.7 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.4%64.9–69.6 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.8%87.5–90 | 86.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.6%76.7–80.4 | 80.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.2%71.4–76.8 | 69.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.9%72.5–80.9 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.8%20.7–25.1 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.2%28.3–34.1 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.5%20.3–24.8 | 23.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.5%11–14.1 | 17.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.4%10.1–12.9 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.5–8.3 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.9%6.2–7.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.1%6.1–8.3 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27%24.6–29.5 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.7%11.4–14.1 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.2%11–13.7 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5.3–6.4 | 7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%4–4.7 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.4–7.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 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 Irmo
Is Irmo a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Irmo is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #23 of 169 in South Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 89%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Irmo?
CDC estimates 33.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.1% and 36.8%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Irmo?
Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge in Columbia, 1.8 miles in a straight line from Irmo’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Irmo have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.9–10.6%), 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 Irmo more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Irmo.
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.