Calhoun County Health Data
Calhoun County, South Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
21
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
21
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.5%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 21.2 per 100K
Dentists
14.1
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 Calhoun County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.7% | 39.2% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.9% | 13.5% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.1% | 37.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.9% | 23.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.7% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 16.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.9% | 79.1% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.4% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.3% | 76.0% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 39.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Calhoun County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Calhoun County mental health provider access sits at 21 per 100,000
Health data brief for Calhoun County, South Carolina.
The mental health provider ratio in Calhoun County is 21 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Access to primary care providers also stands at 21 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 70 per 100,000. Data for Calhoun County shows a life expectancy of 72.5 years, which matches the South Carolina state average of 72.5 years but remains lower than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 20.5% of residents report being in poor or fair health, whereas the national figure is 17%. The county’s uninsured rate is 10.7%, slightly lower than the state average of 11.6% and near the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Calhoun 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 Calhoun 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.