Photo: Reginald McDowell · CC BY 2.0Where Nichols residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Nichols, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Nichols. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nichols
Stroke, COPD and heart disease run high in Nichols
1 in 12 adults have had a stroke (8.6%), more than twice the South Carolina rate. 1 in 6 adults have COPD (16.5%), more than twice the South Carolina rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 13.4%, vs 6.8% across South Carolina. In all, Nichols runs above South Carolina on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Nichols adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (41.2%), vs 25.8% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Nichols
49.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 24.1% 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 Nichols’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Nichols adults…
Nichols runs above SC on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Nichols adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Care in and near Nichols
No hospital or community health center in Nichols 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 Nichols; ≈ 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).
How Nichols adults are doing
About the same as South Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Nichols 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.
24.7% of Nichols adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Nichols 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 Nichols adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Nichols
Why doesn’t Nichols have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Nichols.
What hospital is closest to Nichols?
MUSC Health Marion Medical Center in Mullins, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Nichols’ 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 Nichols?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CSC Lake View Center in Lake View, 7.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Nichols.
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.