Photo: Excel23 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, West Pelzer is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns
West Pelzer trails South Carolina on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Pelzer. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Pelzer
Dental care lags in West Pelzer
52.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 23.2% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Checkups ↓
Depression is more common in West Pelzer
3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (28.5%), vs 22.3% across South Carolina. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.6%, vs 16.4% across South Carolina. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in West Pelzer
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.5%), vs 13.3% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
West Pelzer is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, West Pelzer is healthier than 25%. Against the 7,030 towns with similar household incomes ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 50%. 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 West Pelzer’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind West Pelzer’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Pelzer is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 46% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). West Pelzer’s median household income is $53,750; among the 7,030 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 50%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Pelzer adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How West Pelzer adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, West Pelzer runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 West Pelzer adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 West Pelzer adults…
West Pelzer runs above SC on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of West Pelzer residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across South Carolina. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near West Pelzer
No hospital or community health center in West Pelzer 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 West Pelzer; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.4% of West Pelzer adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
West Pelzer and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Pelzer | C | 36.7% | 13% | 16.5% | CDC place |
| Pelzer | C | 36.6% | 12.5% | 16.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Pelzer adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Pelzer
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Pelzer is better than South Carolina on 0 and worse on 9; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside West Pelzer’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Pelzer | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.8%19.3–26.8 | 20.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14–18.4 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.3–22 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.7%31.9–41.6 | 35.8% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13%11.3–14.8 | 13.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.5%33.3–39.8 | 38.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.2%34.9–41.6 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.2%28.3–34.1 | 28.5% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.4–11.9 | 9.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.8–9.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.4–8.3 | 6.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.1%7.6–10.8 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.5 | 3.9% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23.2%19.5–27.2 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.5%13.4–19.8 | 13.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.1%23.7–32.7 | 25.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%12.9–18 | 15.7% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.2%31.7–40.9 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.8%10.9–17 | 11.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.9%73.6–80.2 | 80.6% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 52.7%49.2–56.2 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84%81.4–86.4 | 86.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.5%75.8–81 | 80.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.4%56.1–64.7 | 69.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.4%64.9–78.7 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.5%25.2–32 | 22.3% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 35.4%30.9–39.9 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.2%20.5–28 | 23.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.8%15.1–22.7 | 17.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.5%11–16.1 | 13.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9%7.5–10.5 | 8.9% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.9%7.4–10.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.4%8.9–14.2 | 10.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.4%31.8–41.2 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.8%14.3–19.5 | 15.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.2%14.7–20.1 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%6.9–8.9 | 7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.1–6.9 | 5.6% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%8.7–12.1 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%3.9–5.4 | 4.3% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 West Pelzer
Is West Pelzer a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Pelzer is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 50%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Pelzer?
CDC estimates 36.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.9% and 41.6%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Pelzer?
Anmed Health in Anderson, 13.5 miles in a straight line from West Pelzer’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Pelzer have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.9–17%), 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 West Pelzer more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Pelzer.
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.