Mt. Zion Rosenwald School · Photo: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D. · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Quinby residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Quinby, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Quinby. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Quinby
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Quinby
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.2%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.8%), vs 13.9% across South Carolina. High blood pressure is also above the state: 51.4%, vs 38.5% across South Carolina. In all, Quinby runs above South Carolina on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Quinby
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.3%), vs 17.4% across South Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (13.4% vs 8.9%) and housing insecurity (19.1% vs 13.3%) are higher too. 17.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Quinby adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.8%), 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 Quinby’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Quinby adults…
Quinby runs above SC on 9 of 12 conditions. 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.
17.6% of Quinby adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across 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 Quinby
No hospital or community health center in Quinby 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 Quinby; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Quinby adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Quinby adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Quinby runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 Quinby 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.
Quinby and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | C− | 40.9% | 16.1% | 14.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Quinby adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Quinby
Why doesn’t Quinby have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Quinby.
What hospital is closest to Quinby?
Mcleod Regional Medical Center-Pee Dee in Florence, 2.6 miles in a straight line from Quinby’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 Quinby?
12 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hopehealth Irby Street in Florence, 2.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Quinby.
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.