Nichols, SC health
Nichols differs from South Carolina on 25 of 40 measures. It has fewer binge drinkers (9.8% vs 15.7%) and more adults treating high blood pressure (87.4% vs 80.2%). Where it trails the state: more adults who have had a stroke (8.6% vs 3.9%).
CDC PLACES 2025 · adults 18+ · CDC's estimate for NicholsNot graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 240 people are less certain, so we show Nichols's figures without a grade.
How Nichols 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 Nichols adults…
Bars show Nichols; 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 Nichols adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
How Nichols 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.
24.7% of Nichols adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Living with a disability
of Nichols 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.
Nichols 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 Nichols. 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 Nichols
| Measure | Nichols | Margin | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 56.9% | 52.5–61.2% | 38.5% | worse |
| High cholesterol | 45.8% | 41.2–50.4% | 38.1% | worse |
| Obesity | 44.3% | 36.8–52.1% | 35.8% | worse |
| Arthritis | 44.1% | 40.1–48% | 28.5% | worse |
| Depression | 21.6% | 18.4–25.1% | 22.3% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 24.1% | 20.8–27.7% | 13.9% | worse |
| Asthma | 11.2% | 9.9–12.6% | 9.6% | worse |
| Cancer (not skin) | 11.1% | 10–12.2% | 8.6% | worse |
| Diabetes | 26.9% | 23.7–30.1% | 13.9% | worse |
| COPD | 16.5% | 14.2–19.1% | 7.5% | worse |
| Heart disease | 13.4% | 11.9–15.1% | 6.8% | worse |
| Stroke | 8.6% | 7.7–9.6% | 3.9% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.4% | 18.1–24.8% | 13.3% | worse |
| Binge drink | 9.8% | 7.9–11.9% | 15.7% | better |
| Get no exercise | 41.2% | 35.7–47.2% | 25.8% | worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.3% | 31.5–41.3% | 35.8% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 85.6% | 82.8–87.9% | 80.6% | better |
| Dentist visit | 49.5% | 46.2–52.7% | 63.1% | worse |
| Cholesterol check | 88.2% | 86.6–89.7% | 86.9% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 65.3% | 61.4–69.2% | 69.3% | worse |
| Mammogram | 73.2% | 67.1–78.8% | 77.6% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 87.4% | 85.3–89.2% | 80.2% | better |
| No health insurance | 16.1% | 13.3–19.2% | 11.8% | worse |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 33.2% | 28.2–38.8% | 31.7% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 26.8% | 23–31.1% | 23.6% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 17.5% | 15.5–19.7% | 16.4% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 36.1% | 31.8–40.9% | 20.1% | worse |
| Frequent physical distress | 22.3% | 19.6–25.3% | 14% | worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 31.5% | 27.2–36.4% | 17.4% | worse |
| Housing insecurity | 19.3% | 16.7–22.4% | 13.3% | worse |
| Utility shut-off threat | 14.4% | 12.5–16.5% | 8.9% | worse |
| No reliable transportation | 13.8% | 12–16% | 8.6% | worse |
| Receive SNAP | 24.7% | 21–28.9% | 10.5% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 47.6% | 42.4–52.8% | 31.5% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 32.5% | 28.7–36.6% | 15.4% | |
| Thinking or memory | 18.7% | 16.3–21.2% | 14.3% | |
| Hearing | 12% | 10.7–13.6% | 7% | |
| Vision | 12.3% | 10.8–13.8% | 5.6% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 9.7% | 8.5–11.1% | 4.3% | |
| Errands alone | 15.9% | 13.9–18.1% | 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.