Chester County Health Data
Chester County, South Carolina
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Chester County, South Carolina
Among the lowest life expectancy
Chester residents face a life expectancy of just 68.6 years—9.3 years below the U.S. average and 3.9 years below South Carolina's state average. One in five residents (20.8%) report poor or fair health, significantly exceeding the national 15% rate.
Second-lowest in South Carolina
Chester County ranks 45th out of 46 South Carolina counties for life expectancy, with only Colleton County performing worse. The county's health profile reflects persistent challenges with chronic disease, healthcare access, and economic conditions.
Struggling in rural South Carolina
Chester's 68.6-year life expectancy ties Colleton County for lowest in the region, though it slightly exceeds Cherokee County's 70.6 years. Provider access is thin: 28 primary care physicians per 100,000 residents offer limited choice for routine medical needs.
Limited access compounds health challenges
Chester's 11% uninsured rate sits just below the state average, but the county struggles with provider scarcity: only 28 primary care providers and 56 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Residents often must travel significant distances for specialty care or preventive services.
Get insured, improve your health
One in nine Chester residents lacks health insurance—explore coverage through South Carolina's Health Insurance Marketplace or Medicaid. Contact your county health department or call 1-855-5-HEALTH to enroll in a plan that fits your family.
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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.