Calhoun County Health Data

Calhoun County has a health score of 34/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #23 out of 46 counties in South Carolina (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Calhoun County is 72.5 years. The South Carolina state average is 72.5 years, making Calhoun County above the state average.

Calhoun County's health score of 34/100 is below the South Carolina average of 36/100. Life expectancy is 72.5 years vs. the state average of 72.5 years. The uninsured rate is 10.7% vs. 11.6% statewide.

Key health factors for Calhoun County include: life expectancy (72.5 years), uninsured rate (10.7%), and primary care physician access (21:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 21:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 34/100 ("Below Average"), Calhoun County faces health challenges compared to other counties in South Carolina. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.5 years. 10.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Calhoun County's health score of 34/100 is below the South Carolina average of 36/100. The uninsured rate of 10.7% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.