Pimlico is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns
Pimlico differs from South Carolina on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pimlico. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pimlico
Against towns with similar incomes, Pimlico’s lead shrinks
Pimlico is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns, but 31% of the 4,030 towns with similar household incomes ($103K–$171K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Pimlico keeps up with checkups
It beats South Carolina on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72.2% vs 63.1%) and cholesterol checks (90.3% vs 86.9%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Pimlico
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 8.6% across South Carolina. Conditions ↓
Fewer Pimlico adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below South Carolina. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Pimlico’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Pimlico’s Health Grade: A−
On seven CDC health estimates for adults, Pimlico is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns and 86% of South Carolina towns.
Wealth explains part of the grade. Pimlico is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns overall, but against towns with similar incomes its edge is smaller.
How the Health Grade works
- Seven CDC estimates. Adults in fair or poor health, frequent physical distress, frequent mental distress, obesity, diabetes, smoking and no exercise (CDC PLACES, 2025 release). On each one a town earns the share of U.S. towns doing worse, and those shares are averaged. It’s the same score as the Healthiest towns in South Carolina ranking.
- Graded on a national curve. Every U.S. town with 1,000+ residents and all seven estimates (21,557 places): A+ is the top 5%, A the next 10%, A− the next 10%, the B range the next 30%, the C range the next 30%, D and D− the bottom 15%. There’s no F.
- Not adjusted for income. Wealthier towns are usually healthier, and the grade shows that as it is. The similar-incomes bar compares Pimlico with U.S. towns whose median household income is within 25% of its own.
- Modeled, not measured. CDC combines national survey answers with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix. High blood pressure is left out because it tracks age more than anything else. The confidence line recomputes the grade with every estimate at the low, then the high, end of its range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pimlico adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Carolina.
Out of every 100 Pimlico adults…
Pimlico runs below SC on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4% of Pimlico adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.5% across South Carolina.
Care in and near Pimlico
No hospital or community health center in Pimlico 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 Pimlico; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Pimlico adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Pimlico does better than South Carolina.
3 in 10 Pimlico 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pimlico adults live with a disability (South Carolina 31.5%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
All 40 CDC measures for Pimlico
| Measure | Pimlico | Likely range | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 37.3% | 33.7–41.3% | 38.5% | about the same |
| High cholesterol | 41.2% | 37.4–45.2% | 38.1% | about the same |
| Obesity | 34.8% | 29.7–40.3% | 35.8% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 29.6% | 26.5–33.2% | 28.5% | about the same |
| Depression | 22.9% | 19.9–26.4% | 22.3% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 7.9% | 6.4–9.6% | 13.9% | better |
| Asthma | 9% | 8–10.3% | 9.6% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 10.6% | 9.4–11.8% | 8.6% | worse |
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 10.4–14% | 13.9% | about the same |
| COPD | 6.4% | 5.1–7.8% | 7.5% | about the same |
| Heart disease | 6.3% | 5.4–7.2% | 6.8% | about the same |
| Stroke | 3.2% | 2.7–3.7% | 3.9% | better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.5% | 8.9–14.4% | 13.3% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 16.3% | 13.6–19.4% | 15.7% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 21.3% | 17.2–25.7% | 25.8% | better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.7% | 29.3–38.2% | 35.8% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 81.2% | 78.1–84.2% | 80.6% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 72.2% | 69.3–75% | 63.1% | better |
| Cholesterol check | 90.3% | 88.5–92.1% | 86.9% | better |
| Colon screening | 74.6% | 70.8–78% | 69.3% | better |
| Mammogram | 77.1% | 70.8–82.7% | 77.6% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 81.2% | 78.2–83.9% | 80.2% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 7.9% | 5.9–10.4% | 11.8% | better |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 27.7% | 23.8–31.9% | 31.7% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 20% | 17–23.5% | 23.6% | better |
| Frequent mental distress | 14.6% | 12.7–16.7% | 16.4% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 15.1% | 12.3–18.3% | 20.1% | better |
| Frequent physical distress | 12.8% | 10.9–14.9% | 14% | about the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 9.1% | 7–11.7% | 17.4% | better |
| Housing insecurity | 7.5% | 6–9.1% | 13.3% | better |
| Utility shut-off threat | 4.7% | 3.9–5.6% | 8.9% | better |
| No reliable transportation | 4.8% | 4–5.7% | 8.6% | better |
| Receive SNAP | 4% | 3–5.3% | 10.5% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.6% | 24.3–33% | 31.5% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 13% | 10.6–15.5% | 15.4% | |
| Thinking or memory | 11.6% | 9.7–13.8% | 14.3% | |
| Hearing | 7.1% | 6.1–8.1% | 7% | |
| Vision | 3.5% | 3–4.2% | 5.6% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 3% | 2.5–3.6% | 4.3% | |
| Errands alone | 6.3% | 5.2–7.5% | 8.7% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Pimlico door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the South Carolina figure falls inside it, we don’t call Pimlico better or worse.
CDC publishes Pimlico directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pimlico.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
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.