Where Woodford residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Woodford, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Woodford. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Woodford
Making ends meet is harder in Woodford
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30.3%), vs 17.4% across South Carolina. Utility shut-off threats (14.4% vs 8.9%) and no reliable transportation (13.7% vs 8.6%) are higher too. 21.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.5% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Woodford
1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.9%), vs 3.9% across South Carolina. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (19.1%), vs 13.9% across South Carolina. COPD is also above the state: 10.3%, vs 7.5% across South Carolina. In all, Woodford runs above South Carolina on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Woodford
52.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.1% across South Carolina. Among those 65 and older, 23.3% have lost all their teeth (South Carolina 13.9%). 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 Woodford’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.1% of Woodford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Out of every 100 Woodford adults…
Woodford runs below SC on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Woodford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Care in and near Woodford
No hospital or community health center in Woodford 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 Woodford; ≈ 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 Woodford adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Woodford runs above South Carolina.
1 in 3 Woodford 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.
Woodford and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Woodford adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Woodford
Why doesn’t Woodford have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Woodford.
What hospital is closest to Woodford?
Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, 22.7 miles in a straight line from Woodford’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Woodford.
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.