Photo: Upstateherd · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Ridgeland is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns
Ridgeland differs from South Carolina on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ridgeland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ridgeland
Making ends meet is harder in Ridgeland
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.8%), vs 17.4% across South Carolina. Housing insecurity (20.3% vs 13.3%) and utility shut-off threats (13.2% vs 8.9%) are higher too. 15.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Ridgeland
52.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 17.3% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
Many Ridgeland adults are uninsured, but health holds up
1 in 6 working-age adults has no health insurance (17.7%, vs 11.8% across South Carolina). Yet the share who say their health is fair or poor, 23.1%, is about level with the state’s 20.1%. Checkups ↓
Ridgeland is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Ridgeland is healthier than 34%. Against the 9,587 towns with similar household incomes ($47K–$79K), it’s healthier than 50%. Health Grade ↓
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 Ridgeland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Ridgeland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ridgeland is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns, #83 of 169 in South Carolina. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 54% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 23%).
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). Ridgeland’s median household income is $62,981; among the 9,587 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$79K), it’s healthier than 50%, about where its income would put it.
Few South Carolina towns score lower on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Ridgeland is healthier than 51% of graded towns, against 34% nationally.
Where Ridgeland compares well: arthritis, 22.5% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.6% (U.S. 7.9%); coronary heart disease, 5.7% (U.S. 6.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.4% of Ridgeland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ridgeland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Out of every 100 Ridgeland adults…
Ridgeland runs below SC on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Ridgeland residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across South Carolina. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Ridgeland
1 community health center in Ridgeland, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Ridgeland; ≈ 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Ridgeland adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ridgeland runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 Ridgeland 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.
Ridgeland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeland | C | 36.6% | 13.5% | 15.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ridgeland adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ridgeland
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ridgeland is better than South Carolina on 4 and worse on 12; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Ridgeland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ridgeland | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.1%20.1–26.2 | 20.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.2–15.6 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.6–19.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.6%29.7–43.7 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.5%11.8–15.4 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.2%33.3–41.4 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.5%30.6–38.5 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.5%19.9–25.2 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.2–10.4 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.6%5–6.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5–6.3 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.5%5.7–7.3 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.3–4 | 3.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.3%14.3–20.7 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.8%13.4–18.3 | 13.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.9%25.3–34.7 | 25.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.1%14–20.5 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.4%32.9–46.2 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17.7%14.9–20.8 | 11.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.5%73.7–81 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.7%48.9–56.5 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.2%80.8–85.4 | 86.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.1%71–77.1 | 80.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.1%57–67.1 | 69.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.3%67.7–82 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.6%16.7–22.8 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.6%29.6–39.9 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.7%25.7–33.9 | 23.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 25.8%22.1–29.7 | 17.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.3%17.5–23.2 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.2%11.4–15.1 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.1%10.5–13.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.4%12.9–18.2 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.2%28.9–37.6 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.4%12.7–16.4 | 15.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.4%14.5–18.6 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%8.2–10.4 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 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 Ridgeland
Is Ridgeland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ridgeland is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #83 of 169 in South Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 50%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ridgeland?
CDC estimates 36.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.7% and 43.7%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ridgeland?
Beaufort County Memorial Hospital in Beaufort, 14.0 miles in a straight line from Ridgeland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ridgeland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.9–20.8%), 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 Ridgeland more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ridgeland.
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.