George Salmon House · Photo: Bill Fitzpatrick · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Slater-Marietta is healthier than 71%
Slater-Marietta trails South Carolina on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Slater-Marietta. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Slater-Marietta
COPD and heart disease run high in Slater-Marietta
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 7.5% across South Carolina. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.8% across South Carolina. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Slater-Marietta
57.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 17.5% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Slater-Marietta
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.2%), vs 13.3% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
Slater-Marietta is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Slater-Marietta is healthier than 22%. Against the 2,979 towns with similar household incomes ($31K–$52K), it’s healthier than 71%. Health Grade ↓
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 Slater-Marietta’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Slater-Marietta’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Slater-Marietta is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 60% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 13%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Slater-Marietta’s median household income is $41,857; among the 2,979 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($31K–$52K), it’s healthier than 71%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Slater-Marietta adults…
Slater-Marietta runs above SC on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Slater-Marietta residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across South Carolina. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Slater-Marietta adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
1.2 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Slater-Marietta
No hospital or community health center in Slater-Marietta 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 Slater-Marietta; ≈ 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).
How Slater-Marietta adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Slater-Marietta runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 Slater-Marietta adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.4% of Slater-Marietta adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Slater-Marietta and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slater-Marietta | C− | 34.8% | 14.5% | 17.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Slater-Marietta adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Slater-Marietta
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Slater-Marietta is better than South Carolina on 0 and worse on 12; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Slater-Marietta’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Slater-Marietta | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.8%20.7–27.2 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15–19.2 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.7–20.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.8%30.5–39.5 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.5%12.8–16.5 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.6%36.5–42.8 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.7%36.5–42.9 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.9%27.3–32.7 | 28.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%8.9–11.2 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.6–10.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.4–9.4 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.3%8.8–11.9 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 3.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.5%14.6–20.7 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.2%14.5–20 | 13.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.9%26–34.1 | 25.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%13.1–18 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.7%29.7–37.8 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.3%12.6–18.2 | 11.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.3%74.3–80.3 | 80.6% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.7%54.6–60.9 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.3%82.2–86.4 | 86.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.2%77.8–82.5 | 80.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.5%61.3–69.4 | 69.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.7%72.6–83.7 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.6%21.7–27.6 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.7%27.9–35.9 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.6%19.5–26.1 | 23.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.3%16.2–22.9 | 17.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.3%11.2–15.5 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.8%7.5–10.2 | 8.9% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.1%7.8–10.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.4%9.3–13.8 | 10.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37%33.1–41.2 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.4%15.9–21.1 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.4%15.1–19.6 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%7.9–10 | 7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.5%9.1–12 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.3–5.7 | 4.3% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the South Carolina figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Slater-Marietta
Is Slater-Marietta a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Slater-Marietta is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Slater-Marietta?
CDC estimates 34.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.5% and 39.5%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Slater-Marietta?
St. Francis-Downtown in Greenville, 14.0 miles in a straight line from Slater-Marietta’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Slater-Marietta have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.6–18.2%), against 11.8% across South Carolina.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Slater-Marietta more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Slater-Marietta.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.