Aiken, SC health
Aiken differs from South Carolina on 13 of 40 measures. It has fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth (11.3% vs 13.9%) and fewer smokers (11.4% vs 13.3%). Where it trails the state: more adults who have had cancer (11.1% vs 8.6%).
CDC PLACES 2025 · adults 18+ · CDC's estimate for AikenHow Aiken compares with South Carolina
Each theme counts how many of its measures are better, worse or too close to call against the state. Tap one to jump to it.
Chronic conditions
Habits
Care & screenings
Mind & connection
Everyday needs
Disability
Out of every 100 Aiken adults…
Bars show Aiken; the black tick is South Carolina. Tap a condition to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with the state
SC 25.8%
SC 35.8%
SC 15.7%
SC 13.3%
Keeping up with care
Share of Aiken adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Aiken adults are doing
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.3% of Aiken adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Living with a disability
of Aiken adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Black tick: South Carolina. Shown without a better/worse judgment.
Aiken and the towns around it
Care nearby
Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes). Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Distances are straight-line from the center of Aiken. Nearby towns are shaded from CDC's estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC's own figure for cities and villages.
All 40 measures for Aiken
| Measure | Aiken | Margin | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 40.6% | 37.8–43.7% | 38.5% | about the same |
| High cholesterol | 39.2% | 36.2–42.3% | 38.1% | about the same |
| Obesity | 32.4% | 28.5–36.6% | 35.8% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 31.4% | 29–34.1% | 28.5% | worse |
| Depression | 21.5% | 19–24.2% | 22.3% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 11.3% | 9.5–13.2% | 13.9% | better |
| Asthma | 9.7% | 8.7–10.9% | 9.6% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 11.1% | 10.1–12% | 8.6% | worse |
| Diabetes | 14.3% | 12.8–16% | 13.9% | about the same |
| COPD | 7.5% | 6.7–8.4% | 7.5% | about the same |
| Heart disease | 7.7% | 7–8.5% | 6.8% | worse |
| Stroke | 4.4% | 4.1–4.8% | 3.9% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.4% | 10–13% | 13.3% | better |
| Binge drink | 13.9% | 11.8–16.1% | 15.7% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 25.4% | 22.7–28.5% | 25.8% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.6% | 30.7–38.3% | 35.8% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 83.9% | 81.6–86.1% | 80.6% | better |
| Dentist visit | 65.6% | 62.7–68.2% | 63.1% | about the same |
| Cholesterol check | 89.3% | 88–90.6% | 86.9% | better |
| Colon screening | 74.1% | 70.4–77.3% | 69.3% | better |
| Mammogram | 78.8% | 73–83.5% | 77.6% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 84% | 81.9–85.9% | 80.2% | better |
| No health insurance | 10.5% | 9.1–12% | 11.8% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 30.1% | 26.8–33.5% | 31.7% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 22.7% | 20.1–25.5% | 23.6% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 14.3% | 12.8–15.9% | 16.4% | better |
| Fair or poor health | 19.5% | 17.6–21.6% | 20.1% | about the same |
| Frequent physical distress | 13.5% | 12.2–15.1% | 14% | about the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 15.5% | 13.8–17.3% | 17.4% | better |
| Housing insecurity | 11.7% | 10.3–13.1% | 13.3% | better |
| Utility shut-off threat | 8% | 7.1–9% | 8.9% | about the same |
| No reliable transportation | 8% | 7.2–9% | 8.6% | about the same |
| Receive SNAP | 10.3% | 9.1–11.6% | 10.5% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.4% | 27.6–33.5% | 31.5% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 15.9% | 14.3–17.7% | 15.4% | |
| Thinking or memory | 12.6% | 11.3–14% | 14.3% | |
| Hearing | 7.9% | 7.1–8.8% | 7% | |
| Vision | 5.7% | 5.3–6.3% | 5.6% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 4.3% | 3.9–4.7% | 4.3% | |
| Errands alone | 8.6% | 7.7–9.5% | 8.7% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The South Carolina figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau.