Abbeville County Health Data
Abbeville County, South Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
54
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
61
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.6%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 53.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.3
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Abbeville County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Abbeville | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.0% | 39.2% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.2% | 13.5% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.2% | 37.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 24.8% | 23.1% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Abbeville | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.9% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 16.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.1% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Abbeville | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.9% | 79.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.7% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.6% | 76.0% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Abbeville | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 39.1% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Abbeville County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Abbeville County mental health provider ratio trails national benchmarks
Health data brief for Abbeville County, South Carolina.
The mental health provider ratio in Abbeville County stands at 61 per 100,000 residents, which is notably lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care access also lags behind the national median of 70 per 100,000, with the county recording 54 providers per 100,000 people. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.9 years, slightly higher than the South Carolina average of 72.5 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 11.6%, matching the state average exactly. Additionally, 18.6% of adults report poor or fair health, a figure that is higher than the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for data collection details.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.