Photo: Evanoco · CC BY 4.0Winnsboro’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Winnsboro differs from South Carolina on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 24 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Winnsboro. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Winnsboro
Dental care lags in Winnsboro
44.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 31% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). Winnsboro’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Winnsboro
1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.6%), about twice the South Carolina rate. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.6%), about twice the South Carolina rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 24.2%, vs 13.9% across South Carolina. In all, Winnsboro runs above South Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Winnsboro adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (41.9%), 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 Winnsboro’s likely range.
What’s behind Winnsboro’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Winnsboro is near the bottom of U.S. towns, #166 of 169 in South Carolina. All seven of Winnsboro’s estimates fall in the lowest 8% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 50.7% 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). Winnsboro’s median household income is $37,434; among the 1,721 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($28K–$47K), it’s healthier than 4%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Winnsboro compares well: binge drinking, 10.9% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 83.3% (U.S. 76.5%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Winnsboro adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Out of every 100 Winnsboro adults…
Winnsboro runs above SC on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Carolina
Share of adults, with the South Carolina figure marked.
0.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Winnsboro
No hospital or community health center in Winnsboro 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 Winnsboro; ≈ 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 Winnsboro adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Winnsboro runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 Winnsboro 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.
35.2% of Winnsboro adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Winnsboro and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnsboro | D− | 50.7% | 24.2% | 23.6% | CDC place |
| Winnsboro Mills | D− | 51.2% | 22.7% | 23.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Winnsboro adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Winnsboro
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Winnsboro is better than South Carolina on 2 and worse on 24; on the rest, the South Carolina figure falls inside Winnsboro’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Winnsboro | SC | U.S. | vs SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 36.4%32.4–40.6 | 20.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.9%18.6–23.6 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.4%18.2–22.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 50.7%42.7–58.6 | 35.8% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 24.2%21.6–27 | 13.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 52.4%48.2–56.7 | 38.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43%38.7–47.5 | 38.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 35.9%32.4–39.4 | 28.5% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.5–13.4 | 9.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.3–8.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.1%9.9–12.3 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 14.6%12.9–16.5 | 7.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 7.6%6.9–8.4 | 3.9% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 31%26.5–36 | 13.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 23.6%20.3–27.1 | 13.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 41.9%36.4–47.8 | 25.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 10.9%8.9–13.2 | 15.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.7%35–48.8 | 35.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.3%15–21.8 | 11.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.1%80–85.8 | 80.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 44.8%41.2–48.5 | 63.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.4%82.4–86.4 | 86.9% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.3%81.1–85.4 | 80.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.1%57.9–68.3 | 69.3% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.6%64.2–80.1 | 77.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.8%19.5–26.4 | 22.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.4%30.1–40.6 | 31.7% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.4%25.2–33.6 | 23.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 40.9%35.9–45.2 | 17.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 27.6%23.8–30.9 | 13.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 21.9%18.9–24.4 | 8.9% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 19.2%16.6–21.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 35.2%30.6–39.1 | 10.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 45.5%40.5–50.7 | 31.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 28.8%25.8–32 | 15.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.2%18.8–23.9 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.6%8.5–10.7 | 7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 13.1%11.7–14.6 | 5.6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 17.1%15.2–19.2 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 10.3%9.2–11.6 | 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 Winnsboro
Is Winnsboro a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Winnsboro is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health, #166 of 169 in South Carolina. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 4%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Winnsboro?
CDC estimates 50.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 42.7% and 58.6%, against 35.8% across South Carolina and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Winnsboro?
Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, 18.9 miles in a straight line from Winnsboro’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Winnsboro have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15–21.8%), 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 Winnsboro more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Winnsboro.
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.