Photo: Hashtag youre it · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Rock Hill is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns
Rock Hill differs from South Carolina on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rock Hill. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rock Hill
Making ends meet is harder in Rock Hill
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.4%), vs 17.4% across South Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (11.1% vs 8.9%) and housing insecurity (16.1% vs 13.3%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Every town around Rock Hill scores healthier
All three graded neighbors are ahead of Rock Hill’s C+, from Lesslie (B) to India Hook (A). Around town ↓
Heart disease and cancer are less common in Rock Hill
Rock Hill runs below South Carolina on heart disease (5.4% vs 6.8%) and cancer (7% vs 8.6%). A young population is part of it: only 15% of residents are 65 or older (South Carolina 19%). Conditions ↓
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 Rock Hill’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Rock Hill’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rock Hill is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns, #71 of 169 in South Carolina. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 70% of U.S. towns); obesity 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). Rock Hill’s median household income is $68,771; among the 10,439 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$86K), it’s healthier than 55%, about where its income would put it.
Where Rock Hill compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 33.9% (U.S. 37.1%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 7% (U.S. 7.9%); coronary heart disease, 5.4% (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.
13.4% of Rock Hill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Rock Hill and the towns around it
Rock Hill’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Hill | C+ | 40.6% | 13% | 12.6% | CDC place |
| Newport | B+ | 37% | 12% | 10.9% | CDC place |
| India Hook | A | 33.8% | 10.3% | 8.9% | CDC place |
| Lesslie | B | 38.2% | 12% | 13.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Rock Hill adults…
Rock Hill runs below SC on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Rock Hill
1 hospital and 2 community health centers in Rock Hill, 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 Rock Hill; ≈ 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.
13 miles of trails across 20 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Rock Hill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Rock Hill adults are doing
About the same as South Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Rock Hill 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rock Hill adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rock Hill
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rock Hill is better than South Carolina on 5 and worse on 6; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Rock Hill’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rock Hill | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.2%18.2–22.3 | 20.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.7–14.4 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16.3–19.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.6%36.3–45 | 35.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13%11.7–14.5 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.9%34.2–39.9 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.9%31.2–36.8 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 24.5%22.4–26.7 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.2%9.1–11.4 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7%6.3–7.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.9–6 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.6%6–7.3 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–3.9 | 3.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.2%11.9–16.6 | 13.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.6%11.1–14.2 | 13.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.9%23.9–29.9 | 25.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.1%12.9–17.5 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.2%33.3–41.1 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.7%10.2–13.3 | 11.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%76–81.5 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.6%57.6–63.5 | 63.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%84.2–87.3 | 86.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.7%75.4–80 | 80.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.9%63.1–70.5 | 69.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.2%72.6–82.9 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.2%19.7–25 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.7%29.2–36.3 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.8%23–28.9 | 23.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.4%19.3–23.7 | 17.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.1%14.4–18.1 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.1%9.9–12.5 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.4%9.3–11.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.4%11.9–15 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.3%27.5–33.3 | 31.5% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.3%12.9–15.9 | 15.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.2%13.8–16.8 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5.2–6.4 | 7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.4–6.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%8.2–10 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%4–4.7 | 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 Rock Hill
Is Rock Hill a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rock Hill is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #71 of 169 in South Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 55%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rock Hill?
CDC estimates 40.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.3% and 45%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rock Hill?
Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, 2.3 miles in a straight line from Rock Hill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rock Hill have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.2–13.3%), 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 Rock Hill more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rock Hill.
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.