Olympia Armory · Photo: Upstateherd · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Olympia residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Olympia, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Olympia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Olympia
Dental care lags in Olympia
44.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 33.3% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Olympia
1 in 5 adults lack reliable transportation (21.3%), more than twice the South Carolina rate. Utility shut-off threats (19.5% vs 8.9%) and food insecurity (34.4% vs 17.4%) are higher too. 30.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Mental distress runs high in Olympia
1 in 4 adults are in frequent mental distress (26.9%), vs 16.4% across South Carolina. Depression is above the state too: 33.9%, vs 22.3% across South Carolina. Mind & connection ↓
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 Olympia’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Olympia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
30.7% of Olympia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
How Olympia adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Olympia runs above South Carolina.
2 in 5 Olympia 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.
Out of every 100 Olympia adults…
Olympia runs below SC on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Olympia
No hospital or community health center in Olympia 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 Olympia; ≈ 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.
5.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Olympia and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Olympia adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Olympia
Why doesn’t Olympia have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Olympia.
What hospital is closest to Olympia?
MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown in Columbia, 3.1 miles in a straight line from Olympia’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 Olympia?
15 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Five Points Walk-In Center in Columbia, 2.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Olympia.
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.