Where Plum Branch residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Plum Branch, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Plum Branch. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Plum Branch
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Plum Branch
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.2%), vs 6.8% across South Carolina. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), vs 7.5% across South Carolina. Stroke is also above the state: 6.1%, vs 3.9% across South Carolina. In all, Plum Branch runs above South Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Plum Branch
52.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 22.3% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
In Plum Branch, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 11.2% of working-age adults are uninsured (South Carolina 11.8%), yet 26.4% say their health is fair or poor, vs 20.1% across the state. 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 Plum Branch’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Plum Branch adults…
Plum Branch runs above SC on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Plum Branch adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Care in and near Plum Branch
No hospital or community health center in Plum Branch 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 Plum Branch; ≈ 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 Plum Branch adults are doing
About the same as South Carolina on each measure.
3 in 10 Plum Branch 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.
14.5% of Plum Branch adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Plum Branch 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 Plum Branch adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Plum Branch
Why doesn’t Plum Branch have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Plum Branch.
What hospital is closest to Plum Branch?
Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, 23.3 miles in a straight line from Plum Branch’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Plum Branch?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mccormick Family Practice in Mc Cormick, 3.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Plum Branch.
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.