Photo: Seasider53 · CC BY 4.0Where Rockville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rockville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rockville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rockville
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Rockville
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14%), vs 8.6% across South Carolina. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 6.8% across South Carolina. Arthritis is also above the state: 34%, vs 28.5% across South Carolina. In all, Rockville runs above South Carolina on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Rockville keeps up with checkups
It beats South Carolina on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.6% vs 80.6%) and dentist visits (71.8% vs 63.1%). Checkups ↓
Rockville adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (26.4% vs 31.7%), frequent mental distress (11.3% vs 16.4%), lack of emotional support (18.9% vs 23.6%) and depression (18.8% vs 22.3%) all 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 Rockville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Rockville adults…
Rockville runs below SC on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rockville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Rockville adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Rockville does better than South Carolina.
1 in 4 Rockville 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.
Care in and near Rockville
No hospital or community health center in Rockville 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 Rockville; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4% of Rockville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Rockville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seabrook Island | A | 23.2% | 13.1% | 4.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rockville adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rockville
Why doesn’t Rockville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rockville.
What hospital is closest to Rockville?
Bon Secours-St. Francis Xavier Hospital in Charleston, 16.4 miles in a straight line from Rockville’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 Rockville?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hollywood Family Health Center in Hollywood, 9.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rockville.
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.