Hampton County Health Data
Hampton County, South Carolina
Health Score
15/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.3 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
127
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Hampton County, South Carolina
Hampton's health gap widens nationally
At 70.3 years, Hampton County residents live nearly 6 years less than the U.S. average of 76.1 years—a significant gap that reflects deeper health challenges. Nearly 1 in 4 residents (24.9%) report poor or fair health, well above the national rate of 16%, signaling widespread chronic illness and limited wellness access.
Lowest life expectancy in South Carolina
Hampton ranks at the bottom of South Carolina counties for life expectancy, trailing the state average of 72.5 years by 2.2 years. The county's poor/fair health rate of 24.9% is among the worst statewide, indicating urgent need for preventive care expansion and disease management.
Compared to Jasper and Laurens
Hampton's life expectancy of 70.3 years lags neighboring Jasper (74.1) by nearly 4 years, and Laurens (71.5) by 1.2 years. With 33 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Hampton has more access than Jasper (23) but faces higher unmet health needs overall.
Coverage gaps affect one in eight
Hampton's uninsured rate of 13.4% exceeds the state average of 11.6%, leaving roughly 3,000 residents without health protection. Primary care is limited at 33 providers per 100,000, and mental health capacity (127 per 100,000) strains under demand from residents managing chronic stress and poverty-related illness.
Get covered and take control
If you're uninsured or underinsured, now is the time to explore your options—whether marketplace plans, Medicaid, or community health center visits. Contact Hampton County health department or visit healthcare.gov to find affordable coverage that can transform your health 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.