Berkeley County Health Data
Berkeley County, South Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
161
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.3%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 33.0 per 100K
Dentists
6.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.1
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 Berkeley County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Berkeley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.8% | 39.2% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 13.5% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.7% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.6% | 23.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Berkeley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.9% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 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 | Berkeley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.9% | 79.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.6% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 7.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.8% | 76.0% | 73.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Berkeley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.4% | 39.1% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Berkeley 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
Berkeley County uninsured rate lower than state and national figures
Health data brief for Berkeley County, South Carolina.
The uninsured rate in Berkeley County stands at 9.7%, which is lower than both the South Carolina average of 11.6% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for residents is 76.7 years, which is higher than the state average of 72.5 years and close to the national average of 77 years. Adult reports of poor or fair health are recorded at 15.3%, a lower rate than the 17% national average. However, the county has 33 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, less than half of the national median of 70. Mental health providers are available at a ratio of 161 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. Explore state-level data to compare Berkeley County with neighboring health districts.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Berkeley 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 Berkeley 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.