Where Modoc residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Modoc, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Modoc. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Modoc
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Modoc
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.4%), about twice the South Carolina rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.3%), vs 6.8% across South Carolina. Stroke is also above the state: 6.1%, vs 3.9% across South Carolina. In all, Modoc runs above South Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Modoc, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 10.7% of working-age adults are uninsured (South Carolina 11.8%), yet 27% say their health is fair or poor, vs 20.1% across the state. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Modoc
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.9%), vs 13.3% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
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 Modoc’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Modoc adults…
Modoc runs above SC on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Modoc 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.
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Care in and near Modoc
No hospital or community health center in Modoc 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 Modoc; ≈ 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 Modoc adults are doing
About the same as South Carolina on each measure.
3 in 10 Modoc 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.
11.9% of Modoc adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Modoc 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 Modoc adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Modoc
Why doesn’t Modoc have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Modoc.
What hospital is closest to Modoc?
Doctors Hospital in Augusta, 18.5 miles in a straight line from Modoc’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Modoc.
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.