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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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.