Pompion Hill Chapel · Photo: Frederick D. Nichols · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Pimlico is healthier than 30%
Pimlico differs from South Carolina on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pimlico. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pimlico
Against towns with similar incomes, Pimlico’s lead shrinks
Pimlico is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns, but 30% of the 3,845 towns with similar household incomes ($103K–$171K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Pimlico keeps up with checkups
It beats South Carolina on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72.2% vs 63.1%) and cholesterol checks (90.3% vs 86.9%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Pimlico
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 8.6% across South Carolina. Conditions ↓
Fewer Pimlico adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below South Carolina. 1 in 11 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 Pimlico’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Pimlico’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pimlico is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 85% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 49%).
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). Pimlico’s median household income is $137,070; among the 3,845 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($103K–$171K), it’s healthier than 30%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pimlico adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Out of every 100 Pimlico adults…
Pimlico runs below SC on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. 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.
4% of Pimlico adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Care in and near Pimlico
No hospital or community health center in Pimlico 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 Pimlico; ≈ 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 Pimlico adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Pimlico does better than South Carolina.
3 in 10 Pimlico 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.
Pimlico and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pimlico | A− | 34.8% | 12.1% | 11.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pimlico adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pimlico
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pimlico is better than South Carolina on 13 and worse on 1; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Pimlico’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pimlico | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.1%12.3–18.3 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%10.9–14.9 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%12.7–16.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.8%29.7–40.3 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.1%10.4–14 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.3%33.7–41.3 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.2%37.4–45.2 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.6%26.5–33.2 | 28.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9%8–10.3 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.6%9.4–11.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.4–7.2 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.4%5.1–7.8 | 7.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.7–3.7 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.9%6.4–9.6 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.5%8.9–14.4 | 13.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.3%17.2–25.7 | 25.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%13.6–19.4 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.7%29.3–38.2 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.9%5.9–10.4 | 11.8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.2%78.1–84.2 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.2%69.3–75 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.3%88.5–92.1 | 86.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.2%78.2–83.9 | 80.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.6%70.8–78 | 69.3% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.1%70.8–82.7 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.9%19.9–26.4 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.7%23.8–31.9 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20%17–23.5 | 23.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.1%7–11.7 | 17.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.5%6–9.1 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.7%3.9–5.6 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.8%4–5.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4%3–5.3 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.6%24.3–33 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13%10.6–15.5 | 15.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.6%9.7–13.8 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.1–8.1 | 7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3–4.2 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.2–7.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.5–3.6 | 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 Pimlico
Is Pimlico a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pimlico is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns: ≈ A− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pimlico?
CDC estimates 34.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.7% and 40.3%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pimlico?
Trident Medical Center in Charleston, 10.7 miles in a straight line from Pimlico’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pimlico have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–10.4%), 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 Pimlico 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 Pimlico.
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.