Thorntree · Photo: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Kingstree is healthier than 76%
Kingstree differs from South Carolina on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kingstree. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kingstree
Making ends meet is harder in Kingstree
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30.5%), vs 17.4% across South Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (15.6% vs 8.9%) and housing insecurity (22.3% vs 13.3%) are higher too. 22% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Kingstree
1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.9%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (19.8%), vs 13.9% across South Carolina. COPD is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 7.5% across South Carolina. In all, Kingstree runs above South Carolina on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Kingstree
54.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 18.4% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Kingstree’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Kingstree is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Kingstree is healthier than 10%. Against the 285 towns with similar household incomes ($20K–$33K), it’s healthier than 76%. 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 Kingstree’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Kingstree’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kingstree is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns, #139 of 169 in South Carolina. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 32% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Kingstree’s median household income is $26,322; among the 285 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($20K–$33K), it’s healthier than 76%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Kingstree compares well: binge drinking, 10.9% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 84.2% (U.S. 77.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 83.4% (U.S. 76.5%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22% of Kingstree adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Out of every 100 Kingstree adults…
Kingstree runs below SC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kingstree adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Care in and near Kingstree
1 community health center in Kingstree, 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 Kingstree; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Kingstree adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Kingstree runs above South Carolina.
4 in 10 Kingstree 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.
Kingstree and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingstree | D | 44.4% | 19.8% | 16.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kingstree adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Kingstree
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Kingstree is better than South Carolina on 4 and worse on 21; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Kingstree’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Kingstree | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.7%25.3–32 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.6–18.5 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.1–20.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.4%37.8–51.2 | 35.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 19.8%17.6–22.1 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 49.2%45.1–53.2 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39%35.1–43 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.7%28.6–35 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.1–12.8 | 9.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.8–8.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3%7.4–9.1 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.6%8.4–10.8 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.9%5.4–6.4 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.4%15.2–21.6 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.6%14.3–19 | 13.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.5%29.9–39.2 | 25.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 10.9%8.8–13.2 | 15.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.2%33.4–45.1 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.1%11.9–16.6 | 11.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 84.2%81.3–86.7 | 80.6% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.5%50.6–58 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.3%85.6–88.9 | 86.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.4%81.3–85.3 | 80.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.4%64.6–73.7 | 69.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.9%72.4–84.4 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.2%17.2–23.4 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.8%31.8–42 | 31.7% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.1%26.2–34.3 | 23.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 30.5%26.8–34.5 | 17.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22.3%19.5–25.3 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.6%13.7–17.7 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.7%12.1–15.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22%19–25.4 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.6%36.2–44.9 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.2%19.6–24.9 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.1%15–19.1 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.6–8.2 | 7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8.9%8–9.8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.3%10.9–13.8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 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 Kingstree
Is Kingstree a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kingstree is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns: D for health, #139 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 Kingstree?
CDC estimates 44.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.8% and 51.2%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Kingstree?
Mcleod Health Clarendon in Manning, 22.0 miles in a straight line from Kingstree’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Kingstree have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.9–16.6%), 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 Kingstree 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 Kingstree.
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.