Photo: Bill Fitzpatrick · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Manning is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Manning differs from South Carolina on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Manning. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Manning
Dental care lags in Manning
47% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 31% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Manning’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Manning
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.5%), vs 7.5% across South Carolina. Diabetes is also above the state: 23%, vs 13.9% across South Carolina. In all, Manning runs above South Carolina on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 40% of residents are 65 or older (South Carolina 19%), and stroke, COPD and diabetes are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Manning adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (39.6%), vs 25.8% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
Manning is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Manning is healthier than 3%. Against the 443 towns with similar household incomes ($21K–$36K), it’s healthier than 43%. Health Grade ↓
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 Manning’s likely range.
What’s behind Manning’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Manning is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns, #158 of 169 in South Carolina. All seven of Manning’s estimates fall in the lowest 14% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is diabetes: 23% of adults, against 13.9% across South Carolina and 12% nationally.
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). Manning’s median household income is $28,569; among the 443 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($21K–$36K), it’s healthier than 43%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Manning compares well: binge drinking, 11.1% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 84% (U.S. 77.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 83% (U.S. 76.5%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Manning adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Out of every 100 Manning adults…
Manning runs below SC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Manning is an older town: 40% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across South Carolina. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Manning as about how healthy they are.
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.
Care in and near Manning
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Manning, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Manning; ≈ 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 Manning adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Manning runs above South Carolina.
4 in 10 Manning 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.
31.5% of Manning adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Manning and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manning | D− | 42.6% | 23% | 20.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Manning adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Manning
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Manning is better than South Carolina on 4 and worse on 22; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Manning’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Manning | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 33.8%29.9–37.9 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%16.9–21.5 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.5%17.3–21.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.6%35.4–50 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 23%20.5–25.7 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 51.2%47–55.3 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.8%34.7–43 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.8%31.3–38.3 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.5–13.4 | 9.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.9–8.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.8%8.8–11 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.5%10.9–14.2 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 7%6.3–7.8 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 31%26.7–35.5 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.6%17.6–23.8 | 13.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 39.6%34.5–45 | 25.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.1%9–13.4 | 15.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.4%35–48 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17.1%13.9–20.5 | 11.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 84%81.3–86.6 | 80.6% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47%43.3–50.7 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%83.3–87.1 | 86.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83%81–85 | 80.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.7%58.4–68.7 | 69.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.9%71–83.8 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.3%19.1–25.8 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.9%31.8–42 | 31.7% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.9%25.9–34 | 23.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 37.9%33.5–42.5 | 17.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 26%22.8–29.4 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 20.1%17.7–22.8 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 17.7%15.4–20.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 31.5%27.3–35.6 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.8%39.2–48.8 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 26.5%23.5–29.7 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.8%17.4–22.4 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.4–9.4 | 7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 11.9%10.5–13.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15.6%13.7–17.6 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 9.3%8.1–10.5 | 4.3% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Manning
Is Manning a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Manning is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #158 of 169 in South Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 43%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Manning?
CDC estimates 42.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.4% and 50%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Manning?
Mcleod Health Clarendon in Manning, 0.5 miles in a straight line from Manning’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Manning have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.9–20.5%), 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 Manning more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Manning.
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.