Anderson County Health Data
Anderson County, South Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
45/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.2 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
66
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
191
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.3%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 65.7 per 100K
Dentists
4.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.1
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 Anderson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Anderson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.2% | 39.2% | 37.6% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 13.5% | 11.2% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.7% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.8% | 23.1% | 24.1% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Anderson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.4% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 16.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Anderson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.6% | 79.1% | 74.9% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.1% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.5% | 76.0% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Anderson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.9% | 39.1% | 37.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Anderson County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Anderson County life expectancy exceeds South Carolina state average
Health data brief for Anderson County, South Carolina.
Residents of Anderson County have a life expectancy of 73.2 years, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 72.5 years but remains lower than the national average of 77 years. The county reports an uninsured rate of 11.6%, mirroring the state average. About 16.3% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is slightly lower than the 17% national average. Access to care includes 66 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, nearly reaching the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health providers are available at a ratio of 191 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250. Explore state-level data for broader health outcomes in the region.
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.