Photo: Bernardgeorgeh · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, South Congaree is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns
South Congaree trails South Carolina on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Congaree. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Congaree
Dental care lags in South Congaree
54.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 21.8% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in South Congaree
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 7.5% across South Carolina. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.8% across South Carolina. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.9% across South Carolina. In all, South Congaree runs above South Carolina on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in South Congaree
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (26.3%), vs 22.3% across South Carolina. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.5%, vs 16.4% across South Carolina. Mind & connection ↓
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 South Congaree’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind South Congaree’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Congaree is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 25% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). South Congaree’s median household income is $59,539; among the 8,784 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$74K), it’s healthier than 17%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Congaree adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Out of every 100 South Congaree adults…
South Congaree runs above SC on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How South Congaree adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, South Congaree runs above South Carolina.
3 in 10 South Congaree adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Care in and near South Congaree
No hospital or community health center in South Congaree 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 South Congaree; ≈ 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14% of South Congaree adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
South Congaree and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Congaree | D | 39.6% | 15.6% | 18% | CDC place |
| Pine Ridge | C | 38.3% | 13.9% | 15.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Congaree adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for South Congaree
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, South Congaree is better than South Carolina on 0 and worse on 16; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside South Congaree’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | South Congaree | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.5%22.4–28.6 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.9–18.8 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.5–20.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.6%34.7–44.5 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.6%13.8–17.5 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 42%38.5–45.2 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.1%36.7–43.4 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.1%29.2–34.9 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10%8.8–11.1 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.2–9.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.4–9.3 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.4%9.1–11.8 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.3–5.2 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.8%18.5–25.7 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18%15.5–20.6 | 13.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.8%28.9–36.8 | 25.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.1%11.9–16.5 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.6%32.5–41.4 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.8%11.5–16.3 | 11.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.5%78.7–84.1 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.6%51.5–58.1 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.1%83.2–86.9 | 86.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.3%77.8–82.5 | 80.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66%61.9–70.3 | 69.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67.6%60.9–74.4 | 77.6% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.3%23.2–29.5 | 22.3% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 30.5%26.8–34.6 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.1%20.1–26.4 | 23.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.3%18.2–24.6 | 17.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.9%12.8–17.1 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.4%9–11.9 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.3%9–11.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14%11.8–16.4 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.2%32.3–40.1 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.2%16.8–21.5 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17%15–19.1 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%7.8–9.8 | 7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.1%6.4–7.9 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.1%9.8–12.4 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.6%4.9–6.2 | 4.3% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 South Congaree
Is South Congaree a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Congaree is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 17%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in South Congaree?
CDC estimates 39.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.7% and 44.5%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to South Congaree?
Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, 6.5 miles in a straight line from South Congaree’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in South Congaree have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.5–16.3%), 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 South Congaree more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Congaree.
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.