Charleston County Health Data
Charleston County, South Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
75/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.9 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
124
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
467
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.0%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
27.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 124.0 per 100K
Dentists
9.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.4
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 Charleston County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Charleston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.9% | 39.2% | 37.6% | 9.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 13.5% | 11.2% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 7.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.8% | 23.1% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Charleston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.6% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 5.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.9% | 16.3% | 17.8% | 6.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.6% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 8.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Charleston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.0% | 79.1% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 70.1% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 12.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.7% | 76.0% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Charleston | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.1% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.6% | 39.1% | 37.3% | 8.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Charleston 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
Mental health provider density reaches 467 per 100,000 in Charleston County
Health data brief for Charleston County, South Carolina.
Mental health provider availability in Charleston County stands at 467 per 100,000 residents, a figure much higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is 124 per 100,000, also exceeding the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 77.9 years, which is higher than both the South Carolina average of 72.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 12.0% of the population reports poor or fair health, lower than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Charleston County is 9.7%, which is lower than the state average of 11.6% and slightly below the national average of 10%. Explore state-level 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.