Greenville County Health Data
Greenville County, South Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
112
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
311
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.9%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 111.6 per 100K
Dentists
4.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.0
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 Greenville County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Greenville | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.5% | 39.2% | 37.6% | 6.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 13.5% | 11.2% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.3% | 23.1% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Greenville | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.5% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 16.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.5% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 6.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Greenville | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.4% | 79.1% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.5% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 11.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.5% | 76.0% | 73.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Greenville | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.8% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.6% | 39.1% | 37.3% | 6.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Greenville 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
Greenville County Health Self-Assessments More Positive Than National Average
Health data brief for Greenville County, South Carolina.
Greenville County residents report a poor or fair health rate of 12.9%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 17%. This indicator is accompanied by high provider ratios, including 112 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, well above the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is also higher than national norms, with 311 providers per 100,000 people compared to the national median of 250. The county's life expectancy is 76.1 years, which is higher than the South Carolina average of 72.5 years but slightly below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 10.4%, lower than the state average of 11.6% but slightly above the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data for South Carolina.
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.