Edgefield County Health Data
Edgefield County, South Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
65
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.7%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
64.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 34.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
22.6
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 Edgefield County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Edgefield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.7% | 39.2% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 13.6% | 13.5% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.7% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.3% | 23.1% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Edgefield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.4% | 16.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 16.3% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Edgefield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.4% | 79.1% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.2% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.5% | 76.0% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Edgefield | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.1% | 39.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Edgefield 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
Edgefield County Mental Health Provider Numbers Below State Levels
Health data brief for Edgefield County, South Carolina.
Edgefield County has 65 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio significantly lower than the national median of 250. Access to other medical services also tracks below national benchmarks, with 34 primary care providers per 100,000 people compared to the national median of 70. Despite these provider ratios, the county's life expectancy of 74.5 years is higher than the South Carolina state average of 72.5 years, though it remains below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 12.6%, exceeding the state average of 11.6% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 21.7% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data for South Carolina.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Edgefield County, South Carolina
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Edgefield County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.