Our Roadmap for a Healthier Spartanburg County
The Community Health Needs Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan help us understand our county’s biggest health challenges and opportunities. Through these plans, we gather local data, listen to residents, and set shared goals for a healthier future.
STEP 1: COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Understanding Health in Spartanburg County
Every three years, Spartanburg County takes a close look at the factors shaping health across our community. The 2024 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) brings together data, research, and community input to identify the most pressing health challenges facing residents.
These findings help Live Healthy Spartanburg and its partners focus efforts where they can make the greatest impact.
Research includes:
Data from the U.S. Census, SC Department of Public Health, SC Department of Environmental Services, SC Department of Education, Children’s Trust of SC, and more.
Surveys
Focus groups
Interviews with Spartanburg County residents
What were the results?
Four specific areas need improvement in Spartanburg County: Access to Care, Behavioral Health, Chronic Health Conditions, and Resilient Children and Families. The next step for Live Healthy Spartanburg was to connect the organizations that can make that happen. More information can be found below and in the Community Health Improvement Plan.
A few findings:
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17%
Of adults in Spartanburg County report that they are in poor or fair health
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42,640
Individuals in Spartanburg County are food insecure
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35%
Adult obesity rate in Spartanburg County
STEP 2: MEASURING WHAT MATTERS
Turning Data Into Action
Live Healthy Spartanburg uses the Results-Based Accountability (RBA) framework to turn data from the Community Health Needs Assessment into action.
RBA helps us track progress, evaluate what’s working, and continuously improve the work happening across Spartanburg County.
It keeps our focus where it belongs, on results that matter: healthier people, stronger families, and systems that better support our community.
STEP 3: COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Working Together to Improve Health
The Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) is a three-year roadmap that guides how our community works together to improve health and wellbeing. Built from local data and community input, the plan focuses our collective efforts on the issues that matter most and the actions that can make the greatest impact.