Photo: Evanoco · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Lane residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lane, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lane. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lane
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Lane
1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.7%), about twice the South Carolina rate. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (25.1%), vs 13.9% across South Carolina. High blood pressure is also above the state: 57.2%, vs 38.5% across South Carolina. In all, Lane runs above South Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 34% of residents are 65 or older (South Carolina 19%), and stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Lane adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.9%), vs 25.8% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Lane
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (34.2%), about twice the South Carolina rate. Utility shut-off threats (17.5% vs 8.9%) and housing insecurity (24.2% vs 13.3%) are higher too. 25.7% 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 Lane’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lane adults…
Lane runs below SC on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Lane is an older town: 34% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across South Carolina. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Lane as about how healthy they are.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25.7% of Lane adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Care in and near Lane
No hospital or community health center in Lane 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 Lane; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Lane adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Lane adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lane runs above South Carolina.
4 in 10 Lane 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.
Lane and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lane adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lane
Why doesn’t Lane have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lane.
What hospital is closest to Lane?
Mcleod Health Clarendon in Manning, 22.2 miles in a straight line from Lane’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lane?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hopehealth Greeleyville in Greeleyville, 7.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lane.
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.