Photo: Don Barclay · Public domainOn CDC estimates, North Augusta is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns
North Augusta beats South Carolina on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Augusta. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Augusta
Fewer North Augusta adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below South Carolina. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD and diabetes are less common in North Augusta
North Augusta runs below South Carolina on COPD (6.2% vs 7.5%) and diabetes (11.8% vs 13.9%). 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 North Augusta’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind North Augusta’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Augusta is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns, #30 of 169 in South Carolina. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 78% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 54%.
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). North Augusta’s median household income is $86,092; among the 10,307 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$108K), it’s healthier than 78%, 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.
8% of North Augusta adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Out of every 100 North Augusta adults…
North Augusta runs below SC on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near North Augusta
No hospital or community health center in North Augusta 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 North Augusta; ≈ 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.
20 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of North Augusta adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How North Augusta adults are doing
About the same as South Carolina on each measure.
3 in 10 North Augusta adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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North Augusta and the towns around it
North Augusta has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Augusta | B+ | 32.1% | 11.8% | 11.6% | CDC place |
| Clearwater | D | 38.3% | 15.9% | 17.8% | CDC place |
| Burnettown | D | 37.9% | 15.8% | 18.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Augusta adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Augusta
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North Augusta is better than South Carolina on 11 and worse on 0; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside North Augusta’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North Augusta | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.4%15.5–19.3 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%11.2–14 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.6–16.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.1%28.1–36.2 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.4–13.2 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.9%32–37.8 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.6%32.7–38.5 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.7%24.3–29 | 28.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.5–10.8 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8.1–9.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.4–6.6 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.2%5.5–7 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.2–3.7 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.6%10.4–14.8 | 13.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.6%10–13.3 | 13.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23%20.3–25.8 | 25.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17%14.6–19.6 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.3%31.4–39.2 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.2%8.8–11.7 | 11.8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81%78.4–83.4 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.9%63–68.7 | 63.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86.5–89.3 | 86.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.3%77.9–82.5 | 80.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.6%65.7–73 | 69.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.7%71.8–82.5 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.9%20.3–25.7 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.7%27.3–34.1 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23%20.4–25.8 | 23.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.7%12–15.5 | 17.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.1%9.7–12.6 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.3%6.4–8.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8%6.9–9.2 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.3%24.5–30.1 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13%11.5–14.5 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.8%11.4–14.2 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.7–7.2 | 7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.3–5.2 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.8–8.4 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.2–3.9 | 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 North Augusta
Is North Augusta a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Augusta is healthier than 74% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #30 of 169 in South Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 78%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in North Augusta?
CDC estimates 32.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.1% and 36.2%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Augusta?
Wellstar MCG Health, Affiliated With Med Col in Augusta, 4.1 miles in a straight line from North Augusta’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in North Augusta have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.8–11.7%), 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 North Augusta more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Augusta.
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.