Where Lobeco residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lobeco, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lobeco. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lobeco
Making ends meet is harder in Lobeco
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.3%), vs 17.4% across South Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (12.4% vs 8.9%) and housing insecurity (17.5% vs 13.3%) are higher too. 15.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Lobeco
1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.3%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (18%), vs 13.9% across South Carolina. High blood pressure is also above the state: 46.3%, vs 38.5% across South Carolina. In all, Lobeco runs above South Carolina on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lobeco, and more people treating it
46.3% of adults have high blood pressure (South Carolina 38.5%), but 84.2% 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 Lobeco’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.8% of Lobeco adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Out of every 100 Lobeco adults…
Lobeco runs below SC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lobeco adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Care in and near Lobeco
No hospital or community health center in Lobeco 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 Lobeco; ≈ 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 Lobeco adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lobeco does better than South Carolina.
3 in 10 Lobeco 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.
Lobeco and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale | — | — | — | — |
Dale: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lobeco adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lobeco
Why doesn’t Lobeco have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lobeco.
What hospital is closest to Lobeco?
Beaufort County Memorial Hospital in Beaufort, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Lobeco’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lobeco?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Elijah Washington Medical Center in Seabrook, 4.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lobeco.
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.