Photo: Darkspots · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Walhalla is healthier than 56%
Walhalla trails South Carolina on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Walhalla. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Walhalla
Making ends meet is harder in Walhalla
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.6%), vs 17.4% across South Carolina. No reliable transportation (11.6% vs 8.6%) and housing insecurity (17.4% vs 13.3%) are higher too. 16.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Walhalla is in the bottom 9% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Walhalla is healthier than only 9% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
More Walhalla adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.7%), vs 25.8% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
Walhalla is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Walhalla is healthier than 9%. Against the 1,480 towns with similar household incomes ($27K–$45K), it’s healthier than 56%. Health Grade ↓
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 Walhalla’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Walhalla’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Walhalla is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns, #142 of 169 in South Carolina. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 25% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Walhalla’s median household income is $36,327; among the 1,480 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($27K–$45K), it’s healthier than 56%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.4% of Walhalla adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
1.3 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Walhalla adults…
Walhalla runs above SC on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Walhalla
1 community health center in Walhalla, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Walhalla; ≈ 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 Walhalla adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Walhalla adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Walhalla runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 Walhalla 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.
Walhalla and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walhalla | D | 41.2% | 15.7% | 18% | CDC place |
| West Union | — | — | — | — |
West Union: 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 Walhalla adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Walhalla
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Walhalla is better than South Carolina on 0 and worse on 17; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Walhalla’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Walhalla | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.1%24.7–31.8 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16–20.2 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.3–20.7 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.2%34.9–47.7 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.7%13.8–17.7 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.1%33.4–40.8 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.9%35.1–42.9 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.7%27.7–33.8 | 28.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.2%9.1–11.6 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.4–9.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7.2–9.1 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.6%9.2–12.1 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.2%17.7–25.1 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18%15.3–20.8 | 13.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.7%30.3–39.5 | 25.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%13.7–19.8 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.3%33–44.3 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 20.6%17.6–23.9 | 11.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.3%74.7–81.6 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.6%51.1–58.2 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.6%80.3–84.9 | 86.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.9%76.3–81.3 | 80.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.8%55.7–65.9 | 69.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.7%62.8–78 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.4%22.9–30.2 | 22.3% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.8%28.2–37.8 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.3%20.9–28.1 | 23.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 25.6%21.7–29.7 | 17.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.4%15–20.2 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.3%9.7–13.1 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.6%10.1–13.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.4%13.7–19.6 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.9%33.7–42.5 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.5%17.1–22.1 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.8%16.6–21.3 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.7%7.8–9.8 | 7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.3%7.4–9.2 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.1%10.7–13.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.9%5.3–6.7 | 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 Walhalla
Is Walhalla a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Walhalla is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns: D for health, #142 of 169 in South Carolina. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Walhalla?
CDC estimates 41.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.9% and 47.7%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Walhalla?
Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital in Seneca, 6.5 miles in a straight line from Walhalla’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Walhalla have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 20.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 17.6–23.9%), 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 Walhalla more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Walhalla.
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.