Photo: Efy96001 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Monetta residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Monetta, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Monetta. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Monetta
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Monetta
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), vs 7.5% across South Carolina. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.7%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.9%, vs 6.8% across South Carolina. In all, Monetta runs above South Carolina on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Monetta
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.7%), vs 17.4% across South Carolina. No reliable transportation (11.2% vs 8.6%) and utility shut-off threats (11.2% vs 8.9%) are higher too. 16.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Monetta adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34%), vs 25.8% 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 Monetta’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Monetta adults…
Monetta runs above SC on 10 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.
16.1% of Monetta adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across 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 Monetta
No hospital or community health center in Monetta 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 Monetta; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Monetta adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Monetta adults are doing
About the same as South Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Monetta 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.
Monetta 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 Monetta adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Monetta
Why doesn’t Monetta have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Monetta.
What hospital is closest to Monetta?
Aiken Regional Medical Center in Aiken, 20.3 miles in a straight line from Monetta’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Monetta?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ridge Spring Family Practice in Ridge Spring, 3.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Monetta.
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.