Salley Historic District · Photo: Bill Fitzpatrick · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Salley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Salley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Salley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Salley
Dental care lags in Salley
47.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 25% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Salley
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.1%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.8%), vs 7.5% across South Carolina. Diabetes is also above the state: 19.1%, vs 13.9% across South Carolina. In all, Salley runs above South Carolina on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (South Carolina 19%), and stroke, COPD and diabetes are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Salley
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29%), vs 17.4% across South Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (15.1% vs 8.9%) and no reliable transportation (13.8% vs 8.6%) are higher too. 22.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Salley’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Salley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Out of every 100 Salley adults…
Salley runs above SC on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Salley is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across South Carolina. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Salley as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.3% of Salley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Care in and near Salley
No hospital or community health center in Salley 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 Salley; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Salley adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Salley runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 Salley 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.
Salley and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Salley adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Salley
Why doesn’t Salley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Salley.
What hospital is closest to Salley?
Aiken Regional Medical Center in Aiken, 26.3 miles in a straight line from Salley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Salley?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Norfield Medical Center in Neeses, 9.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Salley.
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.