Where South Union residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Union, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Union. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Union
Depression runs high in South Union
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (26.5%), vs 22.3% across South Carolina. Conditions ↓
Fewer South Union adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below South Carolina. 1 in 10 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 8 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 South Union’s likely range.
Out of every 100 South Union adults…
South Union runs below SC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. 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.
8.3% of South Union adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Care in and near South Union
No hospital or community health center in South Union 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 Union; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Union adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How South Union adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, South Union runs above South Carolina.
3 in 10 South Union 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.
South Union and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickasaw Point | — | — | — | — |
Chickasaw Point: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Union adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in South Union
Why doesn’t South Union have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for South Union.
What hospital is closest to South Union?
Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center in Lavonia, 8.2 miles in a straight line from South Union’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 South Union?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Rosa Clark Health Center Westminster in Westminster, 7.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Union.
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.