Photo: Evanoco · CC BY 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, McCormick is healthier than 69%
McCormick differs from South Carolina on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for McCormick. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McCormick
Making ends meet is harder in McCormick
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27.2%), vs 17.4% across South Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (14.7% vs 8.9%) and housing insecurity (21% vs 13.3%) are higher too. 18.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in McCormick
52.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 21.5% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
Diabetes and stroke run high in McCormick
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (18.2%), vs 13.9% across South Carolina. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. In all, McCormick runs above South Carolina on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
McCormick is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, McCormick is healthier than 19%. Against the 2,710 towns with similar household incomes ($31K–$51K), it’s healthier than 69%. 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 McCormick’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind McCormick’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, McCormick is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 60% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). McCormick’s median household income is $41,111; among the 2,710 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($31K–$51K), it’s healthier than 69%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where McCormick compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.3% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.1% of McCormick adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Keeping up with care
Share of McCormick adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Out of every 100 McCormick adults…
McCormick runs below SC on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of McCormick residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across South Carolina. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near McCormick
No hospital or community health center in McCormick 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 McCormick; ≈ 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 McCormick adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, McCormick runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 McCormick 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.
McCormick and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCormick | C− | 41.9% | 18.2% | 18% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of McCormick adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for McCormick
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, McCormick is better than South Carolina on 2 and worse on 14; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside McCormick’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | McCormick | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.6%22.2–29.5 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13–17.1 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.5–18.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.9%33.8–50.2 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18.2%15.9–20.6 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 46.1%41.6–50.5 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.9%34.5–43.3 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.9%24.7–31.2 | 28.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.4–10.9 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.3%5.6–7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.7–8.5 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.2%7.1–9.6 | 7.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 5.1%4.6–5.7 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.5%17.8–25.4 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18%15–21.3 | 13.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.3%25.5–35.5 | 25.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%12.7–18.7 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.5%36.9–50.3 | 35.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.5%12.2–19.1 | 11.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.3%76.7–83.6 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.9%49–56.6 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85%82.6–87.1 | 86.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.3%76.5–81.9 | 80.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.3%61.2–71 | 69.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79%71.8–85 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.6%14.8–20.8 | 22.3% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 33.4%28.4–39 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.4%27.1–36.1 | 23.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 27.2%22.5–32.3 | 17.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21%17.6–24.6 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.7%12.5–17.2 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.8%10.9–14.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.1%14.5–21.9 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.3%30.6–40.4 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.4%15.9–21.2 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16%13.9–18.5 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.6%6.8–8.7 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.2%8.9–11.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6%5.3–6.9 | 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 McCormick
Is McCormick a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, McCormick is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in McCormick?
CDC estimates 41.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.8% and 50.2%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to McCormick?
Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, 19.6 miles in a straight line from McCormick’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in McCormick have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.2–19.1%), 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 McCormick 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 McCormick.
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.