McMakin's Tavern · Photo: Kwdavids · CC BY-SA 3.0Within South Carolina, Lyman is healthier than 56% of graded towns
Lyman differs from South Carolina on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lyman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lyman
What’s behind Lyman’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lyman is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns, #75 of 169 in South Carolina. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 49% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 30%).
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). Lyman’s median household income is $75,653; among the 10,847 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$95K), it’s healthier than 40%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lyman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Out of every 100 Lyman adults…
Lyman runs below SC on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Lyman residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across South Carolina. Heart disease, stroke and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Lyman
No hospital or community health center in Lyman 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 Lyman; ≈ 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.
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How Lyman adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lyman runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 Lyman 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.
11.3% of Lyman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Lyman and the towns around it
Lyman has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lyman adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lyman
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lyman is better than South Carolina on 4 and worse on 6; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Lyman’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lyman | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.5%18.1–23.1 | 20.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.8–16 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.3–20.2 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38%33.3–43 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.9–13.8 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 36.1%33–39.3 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.9%33.7–40.1 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27%24.6–29.5 | 28.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%7–8.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.4–6.7 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.4%6.5–8.3 | 7.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17%14.3–20 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.9%12.9–17.2 | 13.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27%23.6–30.7 | 25.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%14.3–19.6 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.5%34.2–43.1 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.1%11.1–15.2 | 11.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.6%74.4–80.6 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.5%56.5–62.8 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.8%82.8–86.7 | 86.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.2%74.6–79.7 | 80.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.2%60.1–68.4 | 69.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.3%73.8–84.3 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.4%22.5–28.7 | 22.3% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.6%29.7–37.7 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.9%22.7–29.3 | 23.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.4%15.8–21.1 | 17.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.7%12.7–16.8 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.5%8.2–10.8 | 8.9% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.1%7.9–10.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.3%9.5–13.1 | 10.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.6%30.1–37.4 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.9%13.2–16.7 | 15.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.4%14.6–18.3 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%5–6.1 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%8.2–10.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 4.3% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Lyman
Is Lyman a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lyman is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #75 of 169 in South Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 40%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lyman?
CDC estimates 38% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.3% and 43%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lyman?
Pelham Medical Center in Greer, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Lyman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lyman have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.1–15.2%), 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 Lyman 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 Lyman.
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.