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Hospitals in South Carolina

66 hospitals in 46 cities and 35 counties · Data as of 08/12/2026

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Hospitals in South Carolina at a glance

  • With a population of 5,296,225, South Carolina has 66 hospitals (0.12 per 10,000 people).
  • That is 22% fewer per resident than the national rate of 0.16 per 10,000.
  • The most common type is Acute Care Hospitals (51, 77%), followed by Psychiatric Hospitals (8) and Critical Access Hospitals (3).
  • The average Medicare star rating here is 3.4 stars across 49 rated hospitals, with 7 at five stars.
  • The largest concentrations are in Columbia (6), Charleston (4) and Florence (2).

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Frequently asked questions

How many hospitals are in South Carolina?
There are 66 hospitals in South Carolina in our data as of 08/12/2026.
Which South Carolina cities have the most hospitals?
Columbia (6), Charleston (4), Florence (2), Greenville (2), Mount Pleasant (2).
What is the highest-rated hospital in South Carolina?
Charleston VA Medical Center in Charleston, Columbia SC VA Medical Center in Columbia, Mount Pleasant Hospital in Mount Pleasant have a 5-star Medicare star rating, the highest available.