On CDC estimates, Northlake is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns
Northlake differs from South Carolina on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Northlake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Northlake
Cancer and arthritis run high in Northlake
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 8.6% across South Carolina. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.3%), vs 28.5% across South Carolina. Conditions ↓
Fewer Northlake 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 ↓
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 Northlake’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Northlake’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Northlake is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns, #45 of 169 in South Carolina. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 73% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 34%).
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). Northlake’s median household income is $89,635; among the 9,979 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($67K–$112K), it’s healthier than 53%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Northlake adults…
Northlake runs below SC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.2% of Northlake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Care in and near Northlake
No hospital or community health center in Northlake 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 Northlake; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Northlake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Northlake adults are doing
About the same as South Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Northlake 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.
Northlake and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Northlake adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Northlake
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Northlake is better than South Carolina on 7 and worse on 3; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Northlake’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Northlake | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.7%16.6–21 | 20.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.7–15.9 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.2–17.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.4%30–39.2 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.1%11.6–14.8 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.9%35.7–42.3 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.5%37.2–44 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.3%30.6–36.3 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.6%9.7–11.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.8%7–8.8 | 7.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 3.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.2%9.2–13.5 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.3%10.6–14.2 | 13.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.9%20.9–27.3 | 25.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.3%12.1–16.8 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.3%28.1–36.7 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.4%8.1–10.9 | 11.8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.4%77.5–83 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.4%62.3–68.5 | 63.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.7%87.2–90.1 | 86.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.8%79.4–84 | 80.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.4%67.4–75.2 | 69.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.8%70.5–82.5 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.9%22–28 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.9%28.2–35.8 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.8%19–24.7 | 23.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.8%11–14.7 | 17.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%8.4–11.2 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.8–7.6 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.4%5.7–7.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.2%6–8.4 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.4%29.1–35.9 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.5%13.7–17.4 | 15.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13%11.6–14.6 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.3–9 | 7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.4–5.3 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.1%7.2–9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 4.3% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Northlake
Is Northlake a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Northlake is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #45 of 169 in South Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 53%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Northlake?
CDC estimates 34.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 30% and 39.2%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Northlake?
Anmed Health in Anderson, 4.6 miles in a straight line from Northlake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Northlake have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.1–10.9%), 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 Northlake 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 Northlake.
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.