Where Olar residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Olar, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Olar. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Olar
Stroke, COPD and heart disease run high in Olar
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.4%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.4%), vs 7.5% across South Carolina. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.3%, vs 6.8% across South Carolina. In all, Olar runs above South Carolina on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Olar
55.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 19.3% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Olar’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Olar is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Olar’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Olar, and more people treating it
49.4% of adults have high blood pressure (South Carolina 38.5%), but 85.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 80.2% statewide. 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 Olar’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Olar adults…
Olar runs above SC on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Olar adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Care in and near Olar
No hospital or community health center in Olar 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 Olar; ≈ 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 Olar adults are doing
About the same as South Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Olar 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.
16.3% of Olar adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Olar and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Olar adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Olar
Why doesn’t Olar have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Olar.
What hospital is closest to Olar?
Allendale County Hospital in Fairfax, 15.2 miles in a straight line from Olar’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Olar?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Denmark Medical Center in Denmark, 9.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Olar.
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.