Nathaniel Gist House · Photo: Bill Fitzpatrick · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Monarch Mill is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns
Monarch Mill trails South Carolina on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Monarch Mill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Monarch Mill
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Monarch Mill
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.1%), vs 7.5% across South Carolina. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 6.8% across South Carolina. Stroke is also above the state: 5.5%, vs 3.9% across South Carolina. In all, Monarch Mill runs above South Carolina on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Monarch Mill is in the bottom 6% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Monarch Mill is healthier than only 6% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Monarch Mill
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24%), vs 17.4% across South Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (12% vs 8.9%) and no reliable transportation (11.3% vs 8.6%) are higher too. 17.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Monarch Mill adults live with a disability
2 in 5 adults live with a disability (41.2%, vs 31.5% across South Carolina). The biggest difference is vision loss: 8.2% vs 5.6%. Disability ↓
Monarch Mill is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Monarch Mill is healthier than 6%. Against the 2,194 towns with similar household incomes ($30K–$49K), 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 Monarch Mill’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Monarch Mill’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Monarch Mill is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 20% 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). Monarch Mill’s median household income is $39,350; among the 2,194 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($30K–$49K), it’s healthier than 34%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Monarch Mill adults…
Monarch Mill runs above SC on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.4% of Monarch Mill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Monarch Mill adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Care in and near Monarch Mill
No hospital or community health center in Monarch Mill 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 Monarch Mill; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Monarch Mill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Monarch Mill adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Monarch Mill runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 Monarch Mill 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.
Monarch Mill and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch Mill | D | 43% | 18% | 19.6% | CDC place |
| Union | D− | 47.5% | 21.6% | 21.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Monarch Mill
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Monarch Mill is better than South Carolina on 0 and worse on 17; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Monarch Mill’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Monarch Mill | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.2%24.2–32.6 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.1–21.1 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%16.8–21.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43%35.2–51.3 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18%15.8–20.6 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 46.3%42–50.9 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.4%38.1–47.2 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35%31.4–38.8 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12.1 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.6–10.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.7%8.6–11 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.1%10.3–14.1 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.7%18.4–27.6 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.6%16.4–23.3 | 13.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.1%28–39 | 25.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.3%11.7–17.3 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.4%29.7–45.9 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.9%11–17 | 11.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81%77.6–84.1 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.4%50.9–59.9 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%83–87.2 | 86.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.2%79.7–84.6 | 80.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.6%60.2–72.6 | 69.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.5%60.1–79.7 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.5%21–28.5 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.7%27.6–38.1 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.9%21–28.8 | 23.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24%20–28.1 | 17.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.6%14–19.4 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12%10.2–13.8 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.3%9.6–13 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.4%14.2–20.7 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.2%36.1–46.8 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.5%19.4–25.9 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.5%16–21.3 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.8%8.7–11.1 | 7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.2%7.1–9.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.6%10.8–14.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.6%5.7–7.6 | 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 Monarch Mill
Is Monarch Mill a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Monarch Mill is healthier than 6% 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 Monarch Mill?
CDC estimates 43% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.2% and 51.3%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Monarch Mill?
Union Medical Center in Union, 2.4 miles in a straight line from Monarch Mill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Monarch Mill have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11–17%), 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 Monarch Mill 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 Monarch Mill.
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.