Within South Carolina, Ladson is healthier than 60% of graded towns
Ladson differs from South Carolina on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ladson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ladson
What’s behind Ladson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ladson is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns, #69 of 169 in South Carolina. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 59% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 32%).
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). Ladson’s median household income is $78,760; among the 10,811 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($59K–$98K), it’s healthier than 42%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Ladson compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.6% (U.S. 7.9%); coronary heart disease, 5.4% (U.S. 6.4%).
Out of every 100 Ladson adults…
Ladson runs below SC on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Ladson residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across South Carolina. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Ladson
No hospital or community health center in Ladson 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 Ladson; ≈ 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.
1 mile of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Ladson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Ladson adults are doing
About the same as South Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Ladson 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.
10.8% of Ladson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Ladson and the towns around it
Ladson’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladson | C+ | 38.5% | 13.1% | 14% | CDC place |
| North Charleston | B− | 35.2% | 13.2% | 14.3% | CDC place |
| Goose Creek | B+ | 36% | 10.9% | 12% | CDC place |
| Sangaree | C− | 41.1% | 15.2% | 16.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ladson adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ladson
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ladson is better than South Carolina on 6 and worse on 5; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Ladson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ladson | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.7%17.5–22 | 20.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%12.1–15.1 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.9–19.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.5%34–43.3 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.1%11.7–14.6 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.3%32.5–38.4 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.6%32.6–38.7 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.5%22.2–26.9 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.7–10.8 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.6%6–7.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.3%5.7–7.1 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.3%3.1–3.6 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.7%13.6–18.2 | 13.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14%12.1–16 | 13.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.9%23.6–30.3 | 25.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17%14.7–19.6 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.7%34.9–42.8 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.8%12.1–15.9 | 11.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.6%75.8–81.3 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.1%57.3–62.9 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.3%83.6–86.9 | 86.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.9%74.5–79.2 | 80.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.7%65.2–72.1 | 69.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.2%72.1–82 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%20–25.5 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.8%29.1–36.5 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.5%22.6–28.5 | 23.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.8%17.6–22.3 | 17.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.6%13.8–17.4 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.1%8.9–11.3 | 8.9% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.6%8.5–10.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.8%9.4–12.3 | 10.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.8%28.5–35.2 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.1%12.5–15.7 | 15.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.4%13.8–17 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5.2–6.4 | 7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.9–5.8 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.5%7.6–9.4 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.6–4.3 | 4.3% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Ladson
Is Ladson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ladson is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #69 of 169 in South Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 42%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ladson?
CDC estimates 38.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 34% and 43.3%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ladson?
Trident Medical Center in Charleston, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Ladson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ladson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.1–15.9%), 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 Ladson 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 Ladson.
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.