Where Islandton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Islandton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 29929. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Islandton
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Islandton
1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 7.5% across South Carolina. Diabetes is also above the state: 16.3%, vs 13.9% across South Carolina. In all, Islandton runs above South Carolina on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Islandton, and more people treating it
43.2% of adults have high blood pressure (South Carolina 38.5%), but 82.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 80.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Islandton
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16%), vs 13.3% 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 Islandton’s likely range; Islandton’s figures come from ZIP code 29929, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Islandton adults…
Islandton runs above SC on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Islandton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks 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 Islandton
No hospital or community health center in Islandton 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 Islandton; ≈ 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 Islandton adults are doing
About the same as South Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Islandton 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.
11.6% of Islandton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Islandton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Islandton adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Islandton
Why doesn’t Islandton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Islandton.
What hospital is closest to Islandton?
Hampton Regional Medical Center in Varnville, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Islandton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Islandton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Varnville Medical Center in Varnville, 9.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Islandton.
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.