Where Ruby residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ruby, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ruby. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ruby
Dental care lags in Ruby
54.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 22.1% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Ruby’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Ruby is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Ruby’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Ruby
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 7.5% across South Carolina. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.5%, vs 6.8% across South Carolina. In all, Ruby runs above South Carolina on four of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Ruby’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ruby adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Care in and near Ruby
No hospital or community health center in Ruby 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 Ruby; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Ruby adults…
Ruby runs above SC on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
How Ruby adults are doing
About the same as South Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Ruby 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.4% of Ruby adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Ruby and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ruby adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ruby
Why doesn’t Ruby have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ruby.
What hospital is closest to Ruby?
Mcleod Health Cheraw in Cheraw, 15.5 miles in a straight line from Ruby’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 Ruby?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Caresouth Carolina Chesterfield Center in Chesterfield, 4.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ruby.
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.