Dillon County Health Data
Dillon County, South Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
9/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
67.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
67.2 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
166
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
31.9%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
3.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.2 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
25.0
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 Dillon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dillon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 45.3% | 39.2% | 37.6% | 6.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 17.3% | 13.5% | 11.2% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.2% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 5.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.7% | 23.1% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dillon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.5% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.3% | 16.3% | 17.8% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.6% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 6.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dillon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.2% | 79.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 41.9% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 15.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.7% | 76.0% | 73.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dillon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.4% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.0% | 39.1% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dillon 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
Nearly One Third of Dillon County Residents Report Health Issues
Health data brief for Dillon County, South Carolina.
Dillon County reports a poor or fair health rate of 31.9%, a figure nearly double the national average of 17%. This health self-assessment coincides with a life expectancy of 67.2 years, which is approximately 5.3 years shorter than the South Carolina state average of 72.5 years and nearly a full decade below the national average of 77 years. Access to medical professionals remains low compared to broader benchmarks, with 39 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, roughly 44% below the national median of 70. The county also records 166 mental health providers per 100,000 people, trailing the national benchmark of 250. For insurance coverage, the uninsured rate stands at 13.2%, higher than the state average of 11.6% and the national average of 10%. Explore South Carolina 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.