South Carolina is a state located in the southeastern part of the United States. It has a population of around 5 million people. In terms of health, South Carolina is known for its numerous local hospitals and medical facilities that serve as centers for providing quality care to residents. Many of these hospitals are accredited by nationally recognized organizations and feature advanced technologies that enable them to provide effective treatments and procedures. Furthermore, there are also numerous specialized medical providers throughout the state that offer specialized services such as cancer treatment, cardiology, neurological treatment, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedic surgery and many more. These medical professionals work together to ensure patients receive proper care and attention in order to maintain their health. Furthermore, the state offers an array of public health initiatives such as immunization campaigns and other preventive measures aimed at improving overall well-being among citizens. All these combined make South Carolina one of the most robust healthcare systems in the country.
The health of a city has many different factors. It can refer to air quality, water quality, risk of getting respiratory disease or cancer. The people you live around can also affect your health as some places have lower or higher rates of physical activity, increased alcohol intake, smoking, obesity, and cancer rates.
Physicians per Capita
There are 182 physicians per 100,000 population in South Carolina. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the South Carolina area is 100.3 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
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Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the South Carolina area is 52 (100=best). The US average is 55.
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Note that this is a measure of Watershed quality, not the water that comes from your faucet. The EPA has stated that a healthy watershed is closely related to drinking water quality. The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators such as pH, chemicals, metals, and bacteria.
Superfund Index
The annual BestPlaces Superfund Index for the South Carolina area is 85 (100=best). The US average is 87.
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The EPA's Superfund program is responsible for cleaning up some of our nation's most contaminated land. Our index is based on the number of active Superfund sites (over 15,000 in the United States), with particular attention paid to those on the National Priorities List which pose the greatest health danger.
Quick Facts
Commuting can effect your health. The average person in South Carolina commutes 24.3 minutes one-way, which is shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the South Carolina area is 58 (100=best). The US average is 58.
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This is based on new measures of hazardous air pollutants from the EPA, called the National Air Toxics Assessment. This analysis models respiratory illness and cancer risk down to the zip code level, providing better detail and insight than the previous analysis based solely on results from air monitoring stations.