Bamberg County Health Data
Bamberg County, South Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
16/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.6 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
62
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.9%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
7.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.6
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 Bamberg County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bamberg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.1% | 39.2% | 37.6% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.6% | 13.5% | 11.2% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.0% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.5% | 23.1% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bamberg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.8% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% | 16.3% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.9% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bamberg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.4% | 79.1% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.3% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.8% | 76.0% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bamberg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.1% | 39.1% | 37.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bamberg 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
Bamberg County mental health provider ratio is notably low
Health data brief for Bamberg County, South Carolina.
Bamberg County has 62 mental health providers per 100,000 people, which is much lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio also trails national figures, with 38 providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 70.6 years, shorter than the South Carolina state average of 72.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 13.9%, which is higher than the state average of 11.6%. Additionally, 23.9% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for details on provider data collection.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Bamberg County, South Carolina
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Bamberg County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.