Photo: Brian Stansberry (photographer) · CC BY 4.0Where West Union residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Union, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Union. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Union
1 in 6 working-age adults in West Union has no health insurance
17.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 11.8% across South Carolina. Checkups ↓
More West Union adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.7%), vs 25.8% across South Carolina. Habits ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in West Union
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 7.5% across South Carolina. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 6.8% across South Carolina. Conditions ↓
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 Union’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Union adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks 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.
Out of every 100 West Union adults…
West Union runs above SC on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near West Union
No hospital or community health center in West Union 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 Union; ≈ 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).
How West Union adults are doing
About the same as South Carolina on each measure.
1 in 3 West Union 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.4% of West Union adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
West Union 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 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Union adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in West Union
Why doesn’t West Union have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for West Union.
What hospital is closest to West Union?
Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital in Seneca, 5.4 miles in a straight line from West Union’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near West Union?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Lot #3 Blue Ridge Blvd. Tax Map # 500-32-01-004 in West Union, 0.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Union.
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.