Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Lincolnville is healthier than 87%
Lincolnville differs from South Carolina on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lincolnville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lincolnville
Making ends meet is harder in Lincolnville
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.7%), vs 17.4% across South Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (12.3% vs 8.9%) and no reliable transportation (11.4% vs 8.6%) are higher too. 15% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Lincolnville doesn’t win on
18.3% of adults binge drink, vs 15.7% across South Carolina. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Stroke and diabetes run high in Lincolnville
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.8%), vs 13.9% across South Carolina. Conditions ↓
Lincolnville is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Lincolnville is healthier than 35%. Against the 2,504 towns with similar household incomes ($30K–$51K), it’s healthier than 87%. 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 Lincolnville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Lincolnville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lincolnville is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 58% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Lincolnville’s median household income is $40,417; among the 2,504 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($30K–$51K), it’s healthier than 87%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15% of Lincolnville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Lincolnville adults…
Lincolnville runs below SC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lincolnville
No hospital or community health center in Lincolnville 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 Lincolnville; ≈ 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 Lincolnville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Lincolnville adults are doing
About the same as South Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Lincolnville 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.
Lincolnville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnville | C+ | 36.4% | 16.8% | 14.4% | CDC place |
| Summerville | B− | 35.6% | 13% | 13.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lincolnville adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lincolnville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lincolnville is better than South Carolina on 1 and worse on 8; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Lincolnville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lincolnville | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23%20–25.9 | 20.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%13–16.4 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.8–18.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.4%31.9–40.7 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.8%14.9–18.7 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40%37–43.1 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.5%34.3–40.5 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29%26.5–31.5 | 28.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%8.8–11.2 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.5–8.2 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8%6.9–9.1 | 7.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 5%4.5–5.5 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.7%13.8–19.8 | 13.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.4%12.1–16.8 | 13.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.5%24.7–32.4 | 25.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.3%15.8–20.9 | 15.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.3%33.2–41.4 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.7%11.3–16.5 | 11.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%77.9–83.1 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.8%51.6–57.8 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%84.8–88.5 | 86.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.8%79.6–83.9 | 80.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.9%62.9–70.7 | 69.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%70.8–81.9 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.8%18.2–23.4 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33%29.5–36.9 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.2%23.1–29.7 | 23.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.7%19.4–26.3 | 17.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.3%14.9–20.1 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.3%10.6–14.1 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.4%9.9–13 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15%12.5–17.8 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.7%30.1–37.3 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.4%16.2–20.6 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.5%13.6–17.5 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6.1–7.6 | 7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.4%6.5–8.2 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.2%8.9–11.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.7%5–6.4 | 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 Lincolnville
Is Lincolnville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lincolnville is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lincolnville?
CDC estimates 36.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.9% and 40.7%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lincolnville?
Roper St. Francis Hospital-Berkeley in Summerville, 1.3 miles in a straight line from Lincolnville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lincolnville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.3–16.5%), 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 Lincolnville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lincolnville.
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.