Where Lodge residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lodge, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lodge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lodge
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Lodge
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (11.8%), vs 6.8% across South Carolina. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.8%), vs 8.6% across South Carolina. COPD is also above the state: 11.9%, vs 7.5% across South Carolina. In all, Lodge runs above South Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lodge, and more people treating it
49.1% of adults have high blood pressure (South Carolina 38.5%), but 86.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 80.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Lodge is short on dental care and mental health care
Lodge’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Lodge adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below South Carolina. 1 in 7 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 Lodge’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lodge adults…
Lodge runs above SC on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lodge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Care in and near Lodge
No hospital or community health center in Lodge 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 Lodge; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.5% of Lodge 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Lodge adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lodge does better than South Carolina.
1 in 4 Lodge 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.
Lodge 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 Lodge adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lodge
Why doesn’t Lodge have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lodge.
What hospital is closest to Lodge?
Hampton Regional Medical Center in Varnville, 16.6 miles in a straight line from Lodge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lodge.
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.