Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Moncks Corner is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns
Moncks Corner differs from South Carolina on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Moncks Corner. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moncks Corner
Heart disease and cancer are less common in Moncks Corner
Moncks Corner runs below South Carolina on six chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.6% vs 6.8%), cancer (6.2% vs 8.6%) and COPD (5.5% vs 7.5%). A young population is part of it: only 10% of residents are 65 or older (South Carolina 19%). Conditions ↓
Moncks Corner has a community health center but no hospital
Fetter Health Care Network is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Trident Medical Center in Charleston, 16.3 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Moncks Corner’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Moncks Corner’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Moncks Corner is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns, #52 of 169 in South Carolina. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 75% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 31%).
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). Moncks Corner’s median household income is $91,500; among the 9,802 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($69K–$114K), it’s healthier than 45%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Moncks Corner adults…
Moncks Corner runs below SC on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Moncks Corner residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across South Carolina. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Moncks Corner
1 community health center in Moncks Corner, 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 Moncks Corner; ≈ 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 Moncks Corner adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Moncks Corner adults are doing
About the same as South Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Moncks Corner 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.
9.2% of Moncks Corner adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Moncks Corner and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moncks Corner | B | 38.6% | 11.6% | 13.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Moncks Corner adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Moncks Corner
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Moncks Corner is better than South Carolina on 8 and worse on 1; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Moncks Corner’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Moncks Corner | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.7%15.6–20.1 | 20.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%11–14.2 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.8–19.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.6%33.4–44.2 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.6%10.2–13.3 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.3%31–37.8 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34%30.6–37.6 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 23.1%20.6–25.7 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10%8.8–11.3 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.2 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.3%11.9–17 | 13.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.2%11.2–15.3 | 13.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.9%21.4–28.8 | 25.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%14–19.8 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.2%34.7–43.9 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.4%9.8–13.1 | 11.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%75.6–82 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.4%60.2–66.5 | 63.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.6%83.7–87.3 | 86.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.7%72.9–78.5 | 80.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.2%64–72.2 | 69.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.3%72.3–83.5 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.9%19.9–26.1 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.4%29.2–37.6 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.8%22.6–29.3 | 23.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.8%15.3–20.3 | 17.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.5%12.5–16.5 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.1%8–10.4 | 8.9% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.6%7.5–9.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.2%7.7–10.7 | 10.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.2%26.7–34 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.7%11.1–14.5 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.7%13–16.5 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%7–8.8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3.1–3.8 | 4.3% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Moncks Corner
Is Moncks Corner a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Moncks Corner is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #52 of 169 in South Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 45%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Moncks Corner?
CDC estimates 38.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.4% and 44.2%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Moncks Corner?
Trident Medical Center in Charleston, 16.3 miles in a straight line from Moncks Corner’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Moncks Corner have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.8–13.1%), 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 Moncks Corner more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Moncks Corner.
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.