Newry Historic District · Photo: Darkspots · Public domainWhere Newry residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Newry, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Newry. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newry
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Newry
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.7%), vs 6.8% across South Carolina. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.3%), vs 8.6% across South Carolina. COPD is also above the state: 11.7%, vs 7.5% across South Carolina. In all, Newry runs above South Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 61% of residents are 65 or older (South Carolina 19%), and heart disease, cancer and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Newry, and more people treating it
46.7% of adults have high blood pressure (South Carolina 38.5%), but 87% of them take medicine for it, vs 80.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Newry adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (25.9% vs 31.7%), frequent mental distress (13.3% vs 16.4%) and lack of emotional support (18.6% vs 23.6%) all run below South Carolina. Mind & connection ↓
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 Newry’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Newry adults…
Newry runs above SC on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Newry is an older town: 61% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across South Carolina. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Newry as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Newry adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Newry adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Newry does better than South Carolina.
1 in 4 Newry 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.
Care in and near Newry
No hospital or community health center in Newry 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 Newry; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.7% of Newry adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Newry 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 Newry adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Newry
Why doesn’t Newry have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Newry.
What hospital is closest to Newry?
Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital in Seneca, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Newry’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Newry?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Rosa Clark Medical Clinic Dental Clinic in Seneca, 3.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Newry.
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.