Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Ravenel is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns
Ravenel differs from South Carolina on 4 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ravenel. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ravenel
Binge drinking is the habit Ravenel doesn’t win on
18.8% of adults binge drink, vs 15.7% across South Carolina. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Ravenel adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (14.3% vs 16.4%) and depression (19.6% vs 22.3%) both run below South Carolina. Mind & connection ↓
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 Ravenel’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Ravenel’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ravenel is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, #39 of 169 in South Carolina. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 87% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). Ravenel’s median household income is $82,738; among the 10,574 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$103K), it’s healthier than 66%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
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How Ravenel adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Ravenel does better than South Carolina.
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Out of every 100 Ravenel adults…
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Care in and near Ravenel
No hospital or community health center in Ravenel 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 Ravenel; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ravenel adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.4% of Ravenel adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Ravenel and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ravenel adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ravenel
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ravenel is better than South Carolina on 3 and worse on 1; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Ravenel’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ravenel | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.1%16.6–21.8 | 20.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.4–14.7 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.6–16 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.5%29.2–38 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.7%13–16.5 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38%34.9–41.1 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.5%35.4–41.5 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.4%25.8–31 | 28.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.1%8–10.1 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.8–9.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%5.9–7.4 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.9%5.8–7.9 | 7.5% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 3.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.9%9.8–14.1 | 13.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.1%10–14.2 | 13.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.6%21.2–28 | 25.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.8%16.2–21.4 | 15.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.4%29.6–37.4 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12%9.9–14.1 | 11.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.2%78.4–83.5 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.3%62.2–68.1 | 63.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.9%87.3–90.3 | 86.9% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.2%79.8–84.2 | 80.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73%69.3–76.5 | 69.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.7%73–83.5 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.6%17.1–22.1 | 22.3% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 30.2%26.7–33.9 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.4%20.5–26.5 | 23.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.8%14.3–19.6 | 17.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.3%11.3–15.4 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.1%7.8–10.5 | 8.9% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.4%7.3–9.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.4%8.5–12.4 | 10.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.2%25.9–32.7 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.4%13.4–17.5 | 15.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.8%11.1–14.5 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5–6.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%6.9–9.1 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 4.3% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Ravenel
Is Ravenel a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ravenel is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #39 of 169 in South Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 66%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ravenel?
CDC estimates 33.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.2% and 38%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ravenel?
Bon Secours-St. Francis Xavier Hospital in Charleston, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Ravenel’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ravenel have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.9–14.1%), 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 Ravenel 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 Ravenel.
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.