Allendale County Health Data
Allendale County, South Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
12/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.5 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
204
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.9%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
51.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 50.9 per 100K
Dentists
12.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
51.7
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 Allendale County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Allendale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 46.9% | 39.2% | 37.6% | 7.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 17.9% | 13.5% | 11.2% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 44.8% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 7.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.4% | 23.1% | 24.1% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Allendale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.8% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 13.7% | 16.3% | 17.8% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.6% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 8.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Allendale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.0% | 79.1% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.9% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 9.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.9% | 76.0% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Allendale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 46.1% | 39.1% | 37.3% | 7.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Allendale 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
Allendale County reports higher rates of poor or fair health
Health data brief for Allendale County, South Carolina.
In Allendale County, 26.9% of adult residents report poor or fair health, a figure significantly higher than the 17% national average. The life expectancy in the county is 69.5 years, which is shorter than the state average of 72.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 13.6%, which is higher than the South Carolina average of 11.6%. Primary care providers are recorded at a ratio of 51 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. The ratio of mental health providers is 204 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for information on how health status is measured.
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.