Providence Methodist Church · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0Where Santee residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Santee, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Santee. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Santee
Stroke, diabetes and heart disease run high in Santee
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.1%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (22.8%), vs 13.9% across South Carolina. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.6%, vs 6.8% across South Carolina. In all, Santee runs above South Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (South Carolina 19%), and stroke, diabetes and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Santee adults get no exercise
37.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.8% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Santee
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.9%), vs 17.4% across South Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (14.7% vs 8.9%) and no reliable transportation (13.3% vs 8.6%) are higher too. 21.7% 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 Santee’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Santee adults…
Santee runs above SC on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Santee is an older town: 26% 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 Santee as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.7% of Santee adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Care in and near Santee
No hospital or community health center in Santee 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 Santee; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Santee adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Santee adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Santee runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 Santee 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.
Santee 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 Santee adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Santee
Why doesn’t Santee have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Santee.
What hospital is closest to Santee?
Mcleod Health Clarendon in Manning, 21.1 miles in a straight line from Santee’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 Santee?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Medical Center in Vance, 4.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Santee.
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.