Photo: Excel23 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Six Mile residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Six Mile, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Six Mile. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Six Mile
Cancer runs high in Six Mile
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 8.6% across South Carolina. Conditions ↓
Fewer Six Mile adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below South Carolina. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults 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 Six Mile’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Six Mile adults…
Six Mile runs above SC on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.3% of Six Mile adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Care in and near Six Mile
No hospital or community health center in Six Mile 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 Six Mile; ≈ 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Six Mile adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Six Mile adults are doing
About the same as South Carolina on each measure.
3 in 10 Six Mile 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.
Six Mile 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 Six Mile adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Six Mile
Why doesn’t Six Mile have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Six Mile.
What hospital is closest to Six Mile?
Cannon Memorial Hospital in Pickens, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Six Mile’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Six Mile?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Foothills Community Health Care - Clemson in Clemson, 8.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Six Mile.
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.