USS Yorktown (Cv-10) · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Mount Pleasant is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns
Mount Pleasant differs from South Carolina on 27 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 25 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mount Pleasant. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mount Pleasant
Binge drinking is the habit Mount Pleasant doesn’t win on
23.1% of adults binge drink, vs 15.7% across South Carolina, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Mount Pleasant is the healthiest town in South Carolina we grade
Out of 169 South Carolina towns with a Health Grade, Mount Pleasant comes first on the seven CDC estimates behind it. Nationally it’s healthier than 98% of towns. Health Grade ↓
Mount Pleasant is an active town
Only 15.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.8% across South Carolina. The town has 38 miles of trails across 13 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Mount Pleasant has a five-star hospital
Mount Pleasant Hospital is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
COPD and diabetes are less common in Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant runs below South Carolina on six chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.5% vs 7.5%), diabetes (9.1% vs 13.9%) and stroke (2.6% vs 3.9%). Conditions ↓
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 Mount Pleasant’s likely range.
What’s behind Mount Pleasant’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mount Pleasant is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns, #1 of 169 in South Carolina. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 98% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 90%.
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). Mount Pleasant’s median household income is $124,755; among the 5,088 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($94K–$156K), it’s healthier than 98%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
38 miles of trails across 13 parks and preserves
Care in and near Mount Pleasant
2 hospitals in Mount Pleasant, 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 Mount Pleasant; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Out of every 100 Mount Pleasant adults…
Mount Pleasant runs below SC on 9 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mount Pleasant adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Mount Pleasant adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Mount Pleasant does better than South Carolina.
1 in 4 Mount Pleasant 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.
3.3% of Mount Pleasant adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Mount Pleasant and the towns around it
Mount Pleasant’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant | A+ | 26% | 9.1% | 7.8% | CDC place |
| Charleston | A | 28.7% | 9.5% | 9.5% | CDC place |
| Sullivan's Island | A+ | 24.8% | 9.8% | 5.7% | CDC place |
| Awendaw | B | 33.5% | 15.9% | 11.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mount Pleasant adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mount Pleasant
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mount Pleasant is better than South Carolina on 25 and worse on 2; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Mount Pleasant’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mount Pleasant | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.2%9.9–12.7 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 14% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%11.2–14 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26%22.3–29.8 | 35.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.1%7.9–10.2 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.8%26–31.4 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.8%33.6–39.8 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.7%22.3–27 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 9.6% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%9.1–10.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.5%4–5.1 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.4–2.8 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.2%5.1–7.5 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.8%6.8–9 | 13.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 15.3%13.1–17.5 | 25.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 23.1%20.1–26.1 | 15.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.1%23.7–30.7 | 35.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.3%5.4–7.3 | 11.8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.8%76.9–82.3 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.4%72.9–77.7 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.3%89.1–91.5 | 86.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.4%76.6–81.8 | 80.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.6%71–77.9 | 69.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.9%73.2–83.8 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.4%18.8–24.1 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 26.7%23.4–30.2 | 31.7% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.4%15.2–19.8 | 23.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.7%5.7–7.8 | 17.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6%5.1–6.9 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4%3.5–4.6 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.2%3.6–4.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 3.3%2.7–3.9 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.1%18.6–23.6 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.3%8.1–10.4 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.5%8.4–10.7 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%4.9–6.2 | 7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.9%2.7–3.2 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%2.1–2.5 | 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 Mount Pleasant
Is Mount Pleasant a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mount Pleasant is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #1 of 169 in South Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 98%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mount Pleasant?
CDC estimates 26% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.3% and 29.8%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mount Pleasant?
Novant Health East Cooper Medical Center in Mount Pleasant, 1.1 miles in a straight line from Mount Pleasant’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mount Pleasant have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.4–7.3%), 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 Mount Pleasant more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mount Pleasant.
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.