Where Oswego residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oswego, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oswego. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oswego
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Oswego
1 in 7 adults have heart disease (15.2%), more than twice the South Carolina rate. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (15.3%), about twice the South Carolina rate. Stroke is also above the state: 7.6%, vs 3.9% across South Carolina. In all, Oswego runs above South Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Oswego, and more people treating it
56.2% of adults have high blood pressure (South Carolina 38.5%), but 89.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 80.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Oswego adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.4%), vs 25.8% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
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 Oswego’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Oswego adults…
Oswego runs below SC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Oswego adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
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.
Care in and near Oswego
No hospital or community health center in Oswego 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 Oswego; ≈ 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 Oswego adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Oswego does better than South Carolina.
3 in 10 Oswego 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.
9.9% of Oswego adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Oswego 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 Oswego adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Oswego
Why doesn’t Oswego have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Oswego.
What hospital is closest to Oswego?
Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital in Sumter, 6.6 miles in a straight line from Oswego’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 Oswego?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tandem Health in Sumter, 5.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Oswego.
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.