Photo: Nicholemacgregor · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Lexington is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns
Lexington beats South Carolina on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lexington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lexington
COPD and diabetes are less common in Lexington
Lexington runs below South Carolina on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.5% vs 7.5%), diabetes (10.3% vs 13.9%) and stroke (3% vs 3.9%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Lexington adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below South Carolina. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults 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 Lexington’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Lexington’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lexington is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, #17 of 169 in South Carolina. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 86% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 73%.
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). Lexington’s median household income is $87,126; among the 10,234 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$109K), it’s healthier than 90%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Lexington adults…
Lexington runs below SC on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.8% of Lexington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Care in and near Lexington
No hospital or community health center in Lexington 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 Lexington; ≈ 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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Keeping up with care
Share of Lexington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Lexington adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lexington does better than South Carolina.
3 in 10 Lexington adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Lexington and the towns around it
Lexington has the best Health Grade of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | A− | 32.7% | 10.3% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| Red Bank | C | 39% | 13% | 16.7% | CDC place |
| West Columbia | B− | 36.2% | 13.3% | 12.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lexington adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lexington
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lexington is better than South Carolina on 18 and worse on 0; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Lexington’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lexington | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.4%13.7–17.4 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.5%10.2–12.9 | 14% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.4–16.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.7%28.3–37.2 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.3%9–11.6 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.3%30.3–36.3 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36%32.7–39.3 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.5%23.1–28 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.8%7.8–9.9 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.8–9.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.7–5.8 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.3 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.2%7.5–11.1 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.4%9–11.9 | 13.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 22%19.3–25.1 | 25.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.4–18.5 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.4%28.5–37 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.7%7.4–10.1 | 11.8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.7%78.9–84.2 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.5%66.9–72.4 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.5%86.9–89.8 | 86.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%75.3–80.4 | 80.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.3%66.5–74.2 | 69.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.2%68–80.1 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.8%20.8–26.8 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.4%25–32.2 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.3%17.7–23 | 23.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.3%9.7–12.9 | 17.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.4%8.1–10.8 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%5.2–6.8 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.3–6.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.8%5–6.8 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.2%22.5–28.3 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.5%10.2–13 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.7%10.4–13 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%6–7.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.3 | 4.3% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Lexington
Is Lexington a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lexington is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #17 of 169 in South Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 90%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lexington?
CDC estimates 32.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.3% and 37.2%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lexington?
Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge in Columbia, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Lexington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lexington have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–10.1%), 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 Lexington more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lexington.
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.