People's Free Library of South Carolina · Photo: Bill Fitzpatrick · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Lowrys residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lowrys, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lowrys. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lowrys
Lowrys is short on primary care and mental health care
Lowrys’ county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Heart disease runs high in Lowrys
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 6.8% across South Carolina. Conditions ↓
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 Lowrys’ likely range.
Care in and near Lowrys
No hospital or community health center in Lowrys 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 Lowrys; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Lowrys adults…
Lowrys runs above SC on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lowrys adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Lowrys adults are doing
About the same as South Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Lowrys 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.
8.8% of Lowrys adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Lowrys 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 Lowrys adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lowrys
Why doesn’t Lowrys have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lowrys.
What hospital is closest to Lowrys?
MUSC Health Chester Medical Center in Chester, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Lowrys’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lowrys?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is North Central Family Medical Center-Chester Site in Chester, 6.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lowrys.
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.