Where Live Oak residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Live Oak, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Live Oak. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Live Oak
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Live Oak
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 7.5% across South Carolina. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. Diabetes is also above the state: 17.9%, vs 13.9% across South Carolina. In all, Live Oak runs above South Carolina on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Live Oak
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.2%), vs 13.3% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Live Oak, and more people treating it
46.5% of adults have high blood pressure (South Carolina 38.5%), but 84.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 80.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Live Oak’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Live Oak adults…
Live Oak runs below SC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Live Oak adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Care in and near Live Oak
No hospital or community health center in Live Oak 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 Live Oak; ≈ 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).
How Live Oak adults are doing
About the same as South Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Live Oak 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.
13.8% of Live Oak adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Live Oak 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 Live Oak adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Live Oak
Why doesn’t Live Oak have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Live Oak.
What hospital is closest to Live Oak?
Conway Medical Center in Conway, 19.0 miles in a straight line from Live Oak’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 Live Oak?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is LRMC - Loris Site in Loris, 2.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Live Oak.
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.