Southern Shops’ CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Southern Shops differs from South Carolina on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 25 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Southern Shops. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Southern Shops
Dental care lags in Southern Shops
35.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 35.2% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
More Southern Shops adults get no exercise
44.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.8% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Southern Shops
47.2% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 17.4% across South Carolina (more than twice the South Carolina rate). Utility shut-off threats (23.9% vs 8.9%) and no reliable transportation (22.4% vs 8.6%) are higher too. 37.3% 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 Southern Shops’ likely range.
What’s behind Southern Shops’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Southern Shops is near the bottom of U.S. towns. All seven of Southern Shops’ estimates fall in the lowest 4% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is no exercise: 44.8% of adults, against 25.8% across South Carolina and 24.7% nationally.
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). Southern Shops’ median household income is $37,754; among the 1,810 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($28K–$47K), it’s healthier than 2%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Southern Shops compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.9% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Southern Shops 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.
0.2 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.
37.3% of Southern Shops adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Out of every 100 Southern Shops adults…
Southern Shops runs below SC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Southern Shops residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across South Carolina. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Southern Shops
No hospital or community health center in Southern Shops 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 Southern Shops; ≈ 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 Southern Shops adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Southern Shops runs above South Carolina.
4 in 10 Southern Shops 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.
Southern Shops and the towns around it
Southern Shops’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Shops | D− | 48.3% | 18.7% | 25.6% | CDC place |
| Valley Falls | B− | 36.5% | 10.4% | 12.7% | CDC place |
| Arcadia | C− | 38.6% | 13.2% | 15.8% | CDC place |
| Saxon | D− | 47.9% | 19.3% | 22.8% | CDC place |
| Hilltop | D | 42.6% | 16.5% | 17.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Southern Shops adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Southern Shops
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Southern Shops is better than South Carolina on 1 and worse on 25; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Southern Shops’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Southern Shops | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 39.1%35.2–43 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 21%18.7–23.3 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.1%19.7–24.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 48.3%43.1–53.4 | 35.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18.7%16.7–20.8 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.4%38–44.7 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.4%34.1–40.7 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.1%23.6–28.5 | 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 | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%7–8.6 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.3%10–12.6 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.4–5.3 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 35.2%31–39.7 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 25.6%22.4–28.8 | 13.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 44.8%40.1–49.4 | 25.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12.5–17.6 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45.5%40.8–50.5 | 35.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 34.3%30.1–38.7 | 11.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.6%70–77.1 | 80.6% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 35.7%32.8–38.9 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 74.8%71.7–77.7 | 86.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.6%70.6–76.5 | 80.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 47.9%43.5–52.5 | 69.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.2%63.6–76.8 | 77.6% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.1%22–28.3 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.3%33.2–41.8 | 31.7% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32.2%28.6–36.1 | 23.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 47.2%42.9–51.8 | 17.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 33.7%30.2–37.6 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 23.9%21.3–26.9 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 22.4%19.9–25.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 37.3%33.3–41.6 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 47.8%43.4–52.2 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 23.4%20.9–25.9 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 26%23–28.9 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.2–9.1 | 7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 13.5%12.1–15 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 16.1%14.3–18 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 9.1%8.1–10 | 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 Southern Shops
Is Southern Shops a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Southern Shops is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 2%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Southern Shops?
CDC estimates 48.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 43.1% and 53.4%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Southern Shops?
Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, 3.3 miles in a straight line from Southern Shops’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Southern Shops have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 34.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 30.1–38.7%), 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 Southern Shops more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays D−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Southern Shops.
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.