Florence County Health Data
Florence County, South Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.8 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
99
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
301
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.9%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 98.9 per 100K
Dentists
6.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.9
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 Florence County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Florence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.7% | 39.2% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.2% | 13.5% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.6% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.5% | 23.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Florence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.2% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | 16.3% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.1% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Florence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.6% | 79.1% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.9% | 57.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.6% | 76.0% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Florence | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.2% | 39.1% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Florence County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Florence County Mental Health Provider Access Surpasses National Median
Health data brief for Florence County, South Carolina.
Florence County reports 301 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 250. This provider ratio is accompanied by a primary care provider rate of 99 per 100,000, which is also higher than the national median of 70. However, the life expectancy for county residents is 70.8 years, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 72.5 years and significantly below the national average of 77 years. About 18.9% of the population reports poor or fair health, a figure slightly higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Florence County is 10.5%, which is lower than the state average of 11.6% but remains slightly above 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.