Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0Where Pomaria residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pomaria, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pomaria. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pomaria
Stroke, heart disease and cancer run high in Pomaria
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.8% across South Carolina. Cancer is also above the state: 10.3%, vs 8.6% across South Carolina. In all, Pomaria runs above South Carolina on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Pomaria, and more people treating it
45.6% of adults have high blood pressure (South Carolina 38.5%), but 84.9% 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 Pomaria’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pomaria adults…
Pomaria runs above SC on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pomaria adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Care in and near Pomaria
No hospital or community health center in Pomaria 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 Pomaria; ≈ 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 Pomaria adults are doing
About the same as South Carolina on each measure.
3 in 10 Pomaria 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.
8.4% of Pomaria adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Pomaria 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 Pomaria adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pomaria
Why doesn’t Pomaria have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pomaria.
What hospital is closest to Pomaria?
Newberry County Memorial Hospital in Newberry, 10.7 miles in a straight line from Pomaria’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pomaria.
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.