Barnwell County Health Data
Barnwell County, South Carolina
Health Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.6 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
201
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Barnwell County, South Carolina
Barnwell faces severe life expectancy gap
At 69.6 years, Barnwell County residents live 6.5 years shorter than the U.S. average of 76.1 years—the second-lowest in this profiled group. Over 23% report poor or fair health, indicating entrenched chronic disease and limited preventive care infrastructure.
Barnwell's health crisis ranks among worst statewide
Barnwell's 69.6-year life expectancy falls 2.9 years below the South Carolina average of 72.5 years, placing it among the state's most challenged counties. At 12.7% uninsured, Barnwell exceeds the state rate, reflecting economic hardship that limits healthcare access.
Barnwell ranks among region's lowest performers
Barnwell's 69.6-year life expectancy matches Allendale's struggle and exceeds only by comparison to regional peers facing similar challenges. The county's shortage of primary care providers at just 24 per 100K—the lowest in this region—creates significant access barriers despite 201 mental health providers per 100K.
Severe primary care shortage drives poor outcomes
Barnwell's 24 primary care providers per 100K is the lowest provider density profiled here, leaving residents traveling long distances for routine care. With 12.7% uninsured and limited primary care, Barnwell residents face daily barriers to preventive and chronic disease management.
Coverage opens doors to care
Barnwell's 12.7% uninsured rate represents families without financial protection; South Carolina Medicaid and Healthcare.gov marketplace options can change that today. Getting covered is the first step toward accessing the primary care your county desperately needs.
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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.