Georgetown County Health Data
Georgetown County, South Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
43/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
96
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.0%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
67.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 62.6 per 100K
Dentists
12.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.2
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 Georgetown County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Georgetown | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.5% | 39.2% | 37.6% | 6.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 13.5% | 11.2% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.7% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.9% | 23.1% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Georgetown | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.7% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 16.3% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.6% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 5.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Georgetown | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.3% | 79.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.4% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 5.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.0% | 76.0% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Georgetown | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.4% | 39.1% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Georgetown County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Georgetown County Uninsured Rate Higher Than State and National Averages
Health data brief for Georgetown County, South Carolina.
In Georgetown County, 11.8% of the population is uninsured, a rate that is higher than both the South Carolina average of 11.6% and the national average of 10%. Other regional data shows a life expectancy of 73.5 years, which is one year higher than the state average of 72.5 but remains below the national average of 77 years. Approximately 17.0% of residents report being in poor or fair health, matching the national average. Access to clinical services includes 63 primary care providers per 100,000 people, just below the national median of 70. The ratio of mental health providers is 96 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national benchmark of 250 providers per 100,000 people. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.