Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Iva is healthier than 83%
Iva trails South Carolina on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Iva. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Iva
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Iva
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), vs 7.5% across South Carolina. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 6.8% across South Carolina. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.9% across South Carolina. In all, Iva runs above South Carolina on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Iva
52.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 22.4% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
Depression is more common in Iva
3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (27.6%), vs 22.3% across South Carolina. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19%, vs 16.4% across South Carolina. Mind & connection ↓
Iva is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Iva is healthier than 13%. Against the 213 towns with similar household incomes ($19K–$31K), it’s healthier than 83%. 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 Iva’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Iva’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Iva is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 39% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Iva’s median household income is $25,000; among the 213 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($19K–$31K), it’s healthier than 83%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Iva adults…
Iva runs above SC on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Iva adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Iva adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Iva runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 Iva adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Care in and near Iva
No hospital or community health center in Iva 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 Iva; ≈ 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.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13% of Iva adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Iva and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iva | D | 37.6% | 15.6% | 17.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Iva adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Iva
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Iva is better than South Carolina on 0 and worse on 14; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Iva’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Iva | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26%22–30 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%15.7–20.7 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%16.7–21.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.6%32.8–42.8 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.6%13.7–17.8 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 42.1%38.7–45.8 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.4%38–45.2 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 36.6%33.6–39.8 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.3–12 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.4%9.4–11.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.5%8.3–10.7 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.5%9.6–13.4 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.5–5.9 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.4%18.8–26.4 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.7%14.6–21 | 13.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.9%27.2–36.8 | 25.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.5%11.3–15.9 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.2%30.8–39.9 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.7%10.7–17 | 11.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.9%75.8–81.8 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.6%49.2–56 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.1%82.8–87.1 | 86.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.7%79.5–83.9 | 80.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.7%62.2–71 | 69.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.3%68.6–81.4 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.6%24.3–31.3 | 22.3% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.8%30.6–39.1 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.1%20.8–27.7 | 23.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20%16.4–24 | 17.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.3%11.1–15.8 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.4%7.9–10.9 | 8.9% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.3%7.9–10.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13%10.4–16 | 10.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.1%36.3–45.8 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.3%18.3–24.5 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.6%15–20.3 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10%8.8–11.3 | 7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.3%6.3–8.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12%10.1–13.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.7%4.8–6.7 | 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 Iva
Is Iva a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Iva is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns: D for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Iva?
CDC estimates 37.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.8% and 42.8%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Iva?
Anmed Health in Anderson, 14.1 miles in a straight line from Iva’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Iva have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.7–17%), 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 Iva 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 Iva.
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.