Dillon County Health Data

Dillon County has a health score of 9/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #46 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 Dillon County is 67.2 years. The South Carolina state average is 72.5 years, making Dillon County below the state average.

Dillon County's health score of 9/100 is below the South Carolina average of 36/100. Life expectancy is 67.2 years vs. the state average of 72.5 years. The uninsured rate is 13.2% vs. 11.6% statewide.

Key health factors for Dillon County include: life expectancy (67.2 years), uninsured rate (13.2%), and primary care physician access (39:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 166:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 9/100 ("Below Average"), Dillon County faces health challenges compared to other counties in South Carolina. Residents have a life expectancy of 67.2 years. 13.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Dillon County's health score of 9/100 is below the South Carolina average of 36/100. The uninsured rate of 13.2% 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.