Where Lamar residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lamar, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lamar. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lamar
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Lamar
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.2%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (21%), vs 13.9% across South Carolina. COPD is also above the state: 11%, vs 7.5% across South Carolina. In all, Lamar runs above South Carolina on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Lamar
54.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 21.3% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Lamar’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Lamar
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.6%), vs 17.4% across South Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (14.7% vs 8.9%) and no reliable transportation (12.7% vs 8.6%) are higher too. 21.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Lamar’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lamar adults…
Lamar runs above SC on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lamar adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.3% of Lamar adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Care in and near Lamar
1 community health center in Lamar, 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 Lamar; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Lamar adults are doing
About the same as South Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Lamar 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.
Lamar 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 Lamar adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lamar
Why doesn’t Lamar have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lamar.
What hospital is closest to Lamar?
Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center in Hartsville, 12.5 miles in a straight line from Lamar’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lamar?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Genesis Healthcare, Inc. Dba Lamar Family Care in Lamar, 0.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lamar.
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.