Photo: Efy96001 · CC BY-SA 3.0McColl’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
McColl differs from South Carolina on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 25 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for McColl. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McColl
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in McColl
1 in 7 adults have COPD (15.2%), about twice the South Carolina rate. 1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.5%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.6%, vs 6.8% across South Carolina. In all, McColl runs above South Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in McColl
47.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 29.2% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). McColl’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More McColl adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (42.2%), vs 25.8% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
McColl is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, McColl is healthier than 1%. Against the 300 towns with similar household incomes ($20K–$33K), it’s healthier than 34%. 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 McColl’s likely range.
What’s behind McColl’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, McColl is near the bottom of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 17% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). McColl’s median household income is $26,638; among the 300 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($20K–$33K), it’s healthier than 34%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 McColl adults…
McColl runs above SC on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of McColl adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks 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.
Care in and near McColl
No hospital or community health center in McColl 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 McColl; ≈ 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 McColl adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, McColl runs above South Carolina.
2 in 5 McColl 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.
29% of McColl adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
McColl and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McColl | D− | 40.6% | 21.3% | 26.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of McColl adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for McColl
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, McColl is better than South Carolina on 1 and worse on 25; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside McColl’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | McColl | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 36.5%32.4–40.6 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.4%19.9–24.9 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.3%19.8–24.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.6%32.9–48.4 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 21.3%18.9–23.8 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 48.2%43.8–52.4 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.9%38.6–47.3 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 35.3%31.7–38.8 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.7–13.6 | 9.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.6–9.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.6%9.5–11.8 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 15.2%13.3–17.1 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 6.5%5.9–7.2 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 29.2%24.4–34.4 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 26.5%23–29.9 | 13.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 42.2%36.6–47.9 | 25.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.9%10.5–15.6 | 15.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.4%34.3–48.9 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.4%15.4–21.6 | 11.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.8%76.3–83 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47.6%43.4–51.8 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.8%79.5–83.9 | 86.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.1%78.7–83.4 | 80.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.4%54.7–66 | 69.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.1%61.7–79 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.7%22.9–30.5 | 22.3% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 37.7%32.3–43.1 | 31.7% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.9%25.8–34.3 | 23.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 37.1%32.7–41.7 | 17.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 23.8%20.6–26.9 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 17.8%15.5–20 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 17.7%15.5–20 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 29%25.3–33 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 48%43–53.1 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 27.4%24.2–30.5 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 23.3%20.7–26 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.7%9.6–11.9 | 7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 11.7%10.5–13 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 16.8%14.9–18.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 8.7%7.8–9.8 | 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 McColl
Is McColl a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, McColl is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 34%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in McColl?
CDC estimates 40.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.9% and 48.4%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to McColl?
Scotland Memorial Hospital in Laurinburg, 7.2 miles in a straight line from McColl’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in McColl have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.4–21.6%), 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 McColl more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in McColl.
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.