Where Newtown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Newtown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Newtown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newtown
Making ends meet is harder in Newtown
36.1% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 17.4% across South Carolina (about twice the South Carolina rate). Utility shut-off threats (19.8% vs 8.9%) and housing insecurity (26.7% vs 13.3%) are higher too. 27.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes, stroke and obesity run high in Newtown
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (22.1%), vs 13.9% across South Carolina. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.2%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. Obesity is also above the state: 48.3%, vs 35.8% across South Carolina. In all, Newtown runs above South Carolina on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 34% of residents are 65 or older (South Carolina 19%), and diabetes and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Newtown
52.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 25.2% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
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 Newtown’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
27.3% of Newtown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Out of every 100 Newtown adults…
Newtown runs below SC on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Newtown is an older town: 34% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across South Carolina. Heart disease, stroke and diabetes rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Newtown as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Newtown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Care in and near Newtown
No hospital or community health center in Newtown 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 Newtown; ≈ 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.
How Newtown adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Newtown runs above South Carolina.
2 in 5 Newtown 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.
Newtown and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon | D− | 46.2% | 21.2% | 21.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Newtown adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Newtown
Why doesn’t Newtown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Newtown.
What hospital is closest to Newtown?
Mcleod Medical Center - Dillon in Dillon, 1.5 miles in a straight line from Newtown’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 Newtown?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Caresouth Carolina Dillon Center in Dillon, 1.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Newtown.
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.