Heriot-Moise House · Photo: Charlesinsumter · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Mulberry residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mulberry, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mulberry. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mulberry
Stroke, diabetes and heart disease run high in Mulberry
1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.7%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (18.8%), vs 13.9% across South Carolina. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.9%, vs 6.8% across South Carolina. In all, Mulberry runs above South Carolina on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Mulberry
54% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 22.4% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Mulberry
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.1%), vs 17.4% across South Carolina. Housing insecurity (17.1% vs 13.3%) and utility shut-off threats (11.4% vs 8.9%) are higher too. 15.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Mulberry’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Mulberry adults…
Mulberry runs below SC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mulberry adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.1% of Mulberry adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Care in and near Mulberry
1 community health center in Mulberry, 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 Mulberry; ≈ 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.
How Mulberry adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Mulberry does better than South Carolina.
1 in 3 Mulberry 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.
Mulberry and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter | C | 42.3% | 15.5% | 14.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mulberry adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mulberry
Why doesn’t Mulberry have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mulberry.
What hospital is closest to Mulberry?
Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital in Sumter, 2.6 miles in a straight line from Mulberry’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Mulberry?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tandem Health in Sumter, 1.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mulberry.
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.