Photo: Evanoco · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Vance residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Vance, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Vance. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Vance
Dental care lags in Vance
37.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 41.6% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Vance’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Vance
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.1%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.1%), vs 13.9% across South Carolina. High blood pressure is also above the state: 50.5%, vs 38.5% across South Carolina. In all, Vance runs above South Carolina on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Vance
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.5%), vs 17.4% across South Carolina. Housing insecurity (21.7% vs 13.3%) and utility shut-off threats (14.4% vs 8.9%) are higher too. 19.5% 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 Vance’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Vance adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Out of every 100 Vance adults…
Vance runs below SC on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. 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.
19.5% of Vance adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Care in and near Vance
No hospital or community health center in Vance 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 Vance; ≈ 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.
How Vance adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Vance runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 Vance 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.
Vance 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 Vance adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Vance
Why doesn’t Vance have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Vance.
What hospital is closest to Vance?
Mcleod Health Clarendon in Manning, 21.1 miles in a straight line from Vance’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 Vance?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Medical Center in Vance, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Vance.
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.