Chester County Health Data
Chester County, South Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
26/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.6 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
28
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.8%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
34.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 27.9 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.1
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 Chester County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Chester | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.7% | 39.2% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.7% | 13.5% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.3% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.1% | 23.1% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Chester | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.1% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | 16.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.2% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Chester | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.3% | 79.1% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.1% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.9% | 76.0% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Chester | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.1% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.4% | 39.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Chester County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Chester County life expectancy remains lower than state average
Health data brief for Chester County, South Carolina.
Life expectancy in Chester County is 68.6 years, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 72.5 years and significantly below the national average of 77 years. In terms of healthcare access, the county has 28 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 56 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250. Data indicates that 20.8% of the population reports poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate for Chester County is 11.0%, which is lower than the state average of 11.6% but higher than 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.