Aiken County Health Data

Aiken County, South Carolina

Health Score

42/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

73.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

10.7%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

73.5 yr

State avg 72.5 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

10.7%

State avg 11.6%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

34

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

172

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Aiken County, South Carolina

Aiken living just above national health average

At 73.5 years, Aiken County residents live 2.6 years shorter than the U.S. average of 76.1 years, placing the county in the lower-middle range nationally. About 18.7% of Aiken residents report poor or fair health, suggesting meaningful chronic disease burden.

Aiken ranks above-average in South Carolina

Aiken's 73.5-year life expectancy exceeds the state average of 72.5 years by one full year, putting it in the healthier half of South Carolina counties. At 10.7% uninsured, Aiken performs slightly better than the state rate of 11.6%, indicating stronger insurance penetration.

Aiken's mental health advantage stands out

Aiken's 73.5-year life expectancy falls between Abbeville (72.9) and Anderson (73.2), but the county leads in mental health providers with 172 per 100K. However, primary care access at 34 per 100K lags behind Abbeville (54) and Anderson (66), creating an uneven care landscape.

Mental health shines; primary care needs expansion

Aiken residents benefit from robust mental health infrastructure with 172 providers per 100K, yet only 34 primary care providers per 100K serve the same population. With 10.7% uninsured, most Aiken residents have coverage, but access to first-line physicians remains a daily frustration.

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Aiken's 10.7% uninsured rate means thousands still lack healthcare protection despite strong mental health services. Visit Healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to explore Medicaid, marketplace plans, or employer coverage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Aiken County, SC?
Aiken County has a health score of 42/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #18 out of 46 counties in South Carolina (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Aiken County?
Life expectancy in Aiken County is 73.5 years. The South Carolina state average is 72.5 years, making Aiken County above the state average.
How does Aiken County health compare to the South Carolina average?
Aiken County's health score of 42/100 is above the South Carolina average of 36/100. Life expectancy is 73.5 years vs. the state average of 72.5 years. The uninsured rate is 10.7% vs. 11.6% statewide.
What health factors affect Aiken County?
Key health factors for Aiken County include: life expectancy (73.5 years), uninsured rate (10.7%), and primary care physician access (34:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 172:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Aiken County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 42/100 ("Below Average"), Aiken County faces health challenges compared to other counties in South Carolina. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.5 years. 10.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Aiken County healthier than the South Carolina average?
Aiken County's health score of 42/100 exceeds the South Carolina average of 36/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Aiken County has better primary care access (34:1 ratio) than the state average (49:1).

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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.