Woodside Cotton Mill Village Historic District · Photo: Bill Fitzpatrick · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Wade Hampton is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns
Wade Hampton beats South Carolina on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wade Hampton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wade Hampton
Fewer Wade Hampton adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below South Carolina. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Wade Hampton
Wade Hampton runs below South Carolina on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.8% vs 7.5%), stroke (3.1% vs 3.9%) and diabetes (11.1% vs 13.9%). Conditions ↓
Wade Hampton is an active town
Only 21.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.8% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
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 Wade Hampton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Wade Hampton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wade Hampton is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, #18 of 169 in South Carolina. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 88% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 65%.
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). Wade Hampton’s median household income is $77,449; among the 10,801 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$97K), it’s healthier than 94%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.5% of Wade Hampton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Out of every 100 Wade Hampton adults…
Wade Hampton runs below SC on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
1.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Wade Hampton
No hospital or community health center in Wade Hampton 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 Wade Hampton; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Wade Hampton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Wade Hampton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Wade Hampton does better than South Carolina.
3 in 10 Wade Hampton 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.
Wade Hampton and the towns around it
Wade Hampton has the best Health Grade of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wade Hampton | A− | 30.3% | 11.1% | 9.8% | CDC place |
| Greenville | A− | 31.4% | 10.4% | 10% | CDC place |
| Taylors | A− | 31.1% | 11.4% | 10.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wade Hampton adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wade Hampton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wade Hampton is better than South Carolina on 20 and worse on 0; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Wade Hampton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wade Hampton | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.8%14.1–17.8 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10.7–13.4 | 14% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13.6–16.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.3%26.3–34.6 | 35.8% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 11.1%9.8–12.4 | 13.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.1%31.3–37.1 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.4%33.4–39.5 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.8%22.6–27.2 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.1%8.1–10.2 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.4–10 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.4–6.6 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.9–3.4 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.5%7.8–11.3 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.8%8.5–11.4 | 13.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.3%18.6–24.3 | 25.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.6–18.4 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.8%27.9–35.7 | 35.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.2%9.8–12.7 | 11.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.9%76.2–81.5 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.6%65.8–71.4 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.6%86.1–89 | 86.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.4%77.1–81.6 | 80.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.5%68.7–75.9 | 69.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 83%77.7–87.2 | 77.6% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.4%18.8–24.1 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.6%26.1–33.3 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20%17.5–22.9 | 23.6% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.7%11.1–14.4 | 17.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.1%8.8–11.6 | 13.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.7–7.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.5%5.5–7.5 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.7%24.8–30.8 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.2%10.8–13.7 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.3%11–13.8 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%6.2–7.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 4.3% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Wade Hampton
Is Wade Hampton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wade Hampton is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #18 of 169 in South Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 94%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wade Hampton?
CDC estimates 30.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.3% and 34.6%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wade Hampton?
St. Francis-Downtown in Greenville, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Wade Hampton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wade Hampton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.8–12.7%), 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 Wade Hampton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wade Hampton.
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.