Photo: Evanoco · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Willington residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Willington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Willington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Willington
Diabetes, stroke and high blood pressure run high in Willington
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.8%), vs 13.9% across South Carolina. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. High blood pressure is also above the state: 51.3%, vs 38.5% across South Carolina. In all, Willington runs above South Carolina on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Willington, and more people treating it
51.3% of adults have high blood pressure (South Carolina 38.5%), but 88.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 80.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Willington keeps up with checkups
It beats South Carolina on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (87.8% vs 80.6%) and cholesterol checks (92.4% vs 86.9%). Checkups ↓
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 Willington’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Willington adults…
Willington runs below SC on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Willington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Care in and near Willington
No hospital or community health center in Willington 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 Willington; ≈ 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.
How Willington adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Willington does better than South Carolina.
1 in 3 Willington 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.
10.5% of Willington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Willington and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Willington adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Willington
Why doesn’t Willington have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Willington.
What hospital is closest to Willington?
Abbeville Area Medical Center in Abbeville, 15.1 miles in a straight line from Willington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Willington.
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.