On CDC estimates, Wedgefield is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
Wedgefield trails South Carolina on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wedgefield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wedgefield
Wedgefield is in the bottom 4% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Wedgefield is healthier than only 4% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Wedgefield
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), vs 7.5% across South Carolina. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. Diabetes is also above the state: 18.3%, vs 13.9% across South Carolina. In all, Wedgefield runs above South Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Wedgefield
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (27.7%), vs 17.4% across South Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (14.4% vs 8.9%) and no reliable transportation (13.2% vs 8.6%) are higher too. 20.8% 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 Wedgefield’s likely range.
What’s behind Wedgefield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wedgefield is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns. All seven of Wedgefield’s estimates fall in the lowest 15% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 45.7% of adults, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
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). Wedgefield’s median household income is $44,410; among the 3,795 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($33K–$56K), it’s healthier than 17%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Wedgefield adults…
Wedgefield runs above SC on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Wedgefield residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across South Carolina. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.8% of Wedgefield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Care in and near Wedgefield
No hospital or community health center in Wedgefield 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 Wedgefield; ≈ 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.
1 mile of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Wedgefield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Wedgefield adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Wedgefield runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 Wedgefield 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.
Wedgefield and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wedgefield | D− | 45.7% | 18.3% | 21% | CDC place |
| Cane Savannah | C+ | 41.8% | 13.7% | 15.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wedgefield adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wedgefield
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wedgefield is better than South Carolina on 0 and worse on 21; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Wedgefield’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wedgefield | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.7%24.3–31.5 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.2–20.7 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.5%17.4–21.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 45.7%39.8–51.6 | 35.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18.3%16.1–20.5 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.6%40.9–48.3 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.3%36.4–44.2 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.2%30–36.4 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 9.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.7%7.7–9.7 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.5%10–13.2 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20.7%17.2–24.5 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21%18–24.4 | 13.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.2%27.7–36.9 | 25.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.6%11.2–16.3 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.1%38.8–49.6 | 35.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.1%11.7–16.8 | 11.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.1%78–84.1 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.5%47.8–55.1 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.8%82.7–86.8 | 86.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.4%78.7–83.6 | 80.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.6%62.1–70.9 | 69.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.4%64.8–79 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.1%20.7–27.5 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.9%29.5–38.5 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.9%22.4–29.6 | 23.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 27.7%23.8–31.9 | 17.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.6%17–22.6 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.4%12.6–16.4 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.2%11.5–15 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.8%17.7–24.3 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.9%33.5–42.6 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.3%18.6–24.1 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.8%16.5–21.3 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.3–9.3 | 7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.6%7.7–9.7 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.6%11.1–14.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7%6.2–7.9 | 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 Wedgefield
Is Wedgefield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wedgefield is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 17%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wedgefield?
CDC estimates 45.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 39.8% and 51.6%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wedgefield?
Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital in Sumter, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Wedgefield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wedgefield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.7–16.8%), 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 Wedgefield 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 Wedgefield.
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.