Where Starr residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Starr, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Starr. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Starr
Out of every 100 Starr adults…
Starr runs above SC on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Starr
No hospital or community health center in Starr 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 Starr; ≈ 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 Starr adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Starr adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Starr runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 Starr 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.7% of Starr adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Starr 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 Starr adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Starr
Why doesn’t Starr have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Starr.
What hospital is closest to Starr?
Anmed Health in Anderson, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Starr’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Starr?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Foothills Community Health Care - Lakeside Anderson in Anderson, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Starr.
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.