Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Newport is healthier than 49%
Newport beats South Carolina on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Newport. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newport
Against towns with similar incomes, Newport’s lead shrinks
Newport is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, but 49% of the 7,072 towns with similar household incomes ($83K–$138K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Newport adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below South Carolina. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Newport
Newport runs below South Carolina on stroke (3.2% vs 3.9%), heart disease (5.6% vs 6.8%) and COPD (6.2% vs 7.5%). 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 Newport’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Newport’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Newport is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, #33 of 169 in South Carolina. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 82% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 44%).
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). Newport’s median household income is $110,417; among the 7,072 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($83K–$138K), it’s healthier than 49%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6% of Newport adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Out of every 100 Newport adults…
Newport runs below SC on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Newport
No hospital or community health center in Newport 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 Newport; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Newport adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Newport adults are doing
About the same as South Carolina on each measure.
3 in 10 Newport 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.
Newport 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Newport adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Newport
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Newport is better than South Carolina on 14 and worse on 0; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Newport’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Newport | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16%13.4–18.6 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.5–14 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.4–17.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37%32.5–41.4 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12%10.3–13.6 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 36.8%33.5–39.9 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.4%34.3–40.6 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.2%24.5–29.9 | 28.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.3–10.6 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.4–10.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%4.9–6.4 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.2%5.1–7.4 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.8–3.7 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.7%7.1–10.4 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.9%8.6–13.3 | 13.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.3%18.6–25.7 | 25.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.7–18.5 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.8%30–37.6 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%6.7–10.1 | 11.8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.8%77.1–82.4 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.1%64.1–69.9 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.6%88–91.1 | 86.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.4%77.8–82.9 | 80.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.9%67.3–74.3 | 69.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.8%73.2–83.7 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22%19.3–24.9 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.9%25.6–32.6 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.2%19.5–25.4 | 23.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.1%9.9–14.7 | 17.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%8.2–11.7 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.4–7.5 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.2–7.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6%4.7–7.6 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.5%22.9–30 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.7%10.6–14.7 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12%10.3–13.9 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.5–7.2 | 7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.5–4.6 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%5.7–7.8 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.8–3.8 | 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 Newport
Is Newport a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Newport is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #33 of 169 in South Carolina. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Newport?
CDC estimates 37% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.5% and 41.4%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Newport?
Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, 3.2 miles in a straight line from Newport’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Newport have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–10.1%), 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 Newport 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 Newport.
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.