Beaufort County Health Data
Beaufort County, South Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
75/100
Average
Life Expectancy
80.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.5 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
69
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
199
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.8%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 69.4 per 100K
Dentists
7.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.9
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 Beaufort County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Beaufort | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.7% | 39.2% | 37.6% | 8.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 13.5% | 11.2% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 7.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.5% | 23.1% | 24.1% | 3.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Beaufort | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.5% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 5.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% | 16.3% | 17.8% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.2% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 10.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Beaufort | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.5% | 79.1% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.7% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 9.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.9% | 76.0% | 73.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Beaufort | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.1% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.9% | 39.1% | 37.3% | 6.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Beaufort County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Beaufort County life expectancy exceeds national and state averages
Health data brief for Beaufort County, South Carolina.
Life expectancy in Beaufort County is 80.5 years, surpassing both the national average of 77 years and the South Carolina state average of 72.5 years. The county's uninsured rate is 11.0%, which is lower than the state average of 11.6% but higher than the national average of 10%. Only 13.8% of adults report poor or fair health, a lower rate than the national average of 17%. There are 69 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, nearly reaching the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health providers are present at a ratio of 199 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for more details on life expectancy data.
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.