Fairfield County Health Data
Fairfield County, South Carolina
Health Score
22/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.8 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
118
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Fairfield County, South Carolina
Fairfield lags behind national health trends
Fairfield residents live an average of 68.8 years, approximately 7.3 years shorter than the U.S. average of 76.1 years. With nearly 25% reporting poor or fair health, the county significantly exceeds the national median of 18%. These figures point to substantial health disparities and barriers to care in this rural county.
Fairfield ranks among South Carolina's lowest
At 68.8 years, Fairfield's life expectancy trails South Carolina's state average of 72.5 years by 3.7 years. The county's poor/fair health rate of 24.9% substantially exceeds state norms, indicating higher rates of chronic disease and health challenges. Fairfield needs focused health improvement efforts to close this gap.
Fairfield faces greater health burden
Fairfield's 68.8-year life expectancy lags Edgefield County (74.5 years) by nearly 6 years and Greenwood County (72.9 years) by 4 years. On the positive side, Fairfield has 44 primary care providers per 100K—higher than Dillon (39) and Georgetown (63)—yet health outcomes remain poor. This suggests other factors beyond provider supply are affecting resident health.
Low uninsured rate masks access barriers
Fairfield's uninsured rate of 9.8% ranks among South Carolina's lowest, yet life expectancy remains critically short at 68.8 years. With 44 primary care providers per 100K, the county has adequate supply, suggesting that insurance and availability alone don't explain poor outcomes. Social determinants of health—poverty, education, food access—likely drive the health disparities.
Coverage is foundational for Fairfield
Fairfield's uninsured rate is already low, but those without plans should visit healthcare.gov to secure coverage and prevent care gaps. If you're insured, regular checkups help catch chronic conditions early and prevent complications. Your health plan unlocks preventive screenings, medications, and mental health support that improve long-term outcomes.
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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.