Photo: Evanoco · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Ward residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ward, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ward. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ward
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Ward
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 7.5% across South Carolina. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.5%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. Diabetes is also above the state: 18.3%, vs 13.9% across South Carolina. In all, Ward runs above South Carolina on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Ward
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.7%), vs 17.4% across South Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (12.2% vs 8.9%) and no reliable transportation (11.5% vs 8.6%) are higher too. 17.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Ward adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.4%), 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 Ward’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ward adults…
Ward runs above SC on 8 of 12 conditions. 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.
17.5% of Ward 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Ward
No hospital or community health center in Ward 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 Ward; ≈ 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 Ward adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Ward adults are doing
About the same as South Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 Ward 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.
Ward 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 Ward adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ward
Why doesn’t Ward have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ward.
What hospital is closest to Ward?
Aiken Regional Medical Center in Aiken, 18.9 miles in a straight line from Ward’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ward?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ridge Spring Family Practice in Ridge Spring, 4.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ward.
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.