Aiken County Health Data
Aiken County, South Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
18.7%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 34.0 per 100K
Dentists
5.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.2
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 Aiken County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Aiken | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.5% | 39.2% | 37.6% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 13.5% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.8% | 23.1% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Aiken | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.8% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 16.3% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.1% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Aiken | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.1% | 79.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.1% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.0% | 76.0% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Aiken | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.0% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.4% | 39.1% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Aiken County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Aiken County primary care provider availability below national median
Health data brief for Aiken County, South Carolina.
Aiken County records 34 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half of the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health care providers are present at a ratio of 172 per 100,000 people, compared to the national median of 250. The life expectancy for residents is 73.5 years, exceeding the state average of 72.5 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The county's uninsured rate is 10.7%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 11.6% and closer to the national average of 10%. Approximately 18.7% of adults report poor or fair health, which compares to a 17% national average. Explore state-level data for further context on health provider distributions.
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.