Hampton County Health Data
Hampton County, South Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
24.9%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 33.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
32.3
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 Hampton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hampton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.6% | 39.2% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 17.1% | 13.5% | 11.2% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.0% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.9% | 23.1% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hampton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.4% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | 16.3% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.6% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hampton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.2% | 79.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.4% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 7.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.6% | 76.0% | 73.3% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hampton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.2% | 39.1% | 37.3% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hampton 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
Hampton County Primary Care Provider Density Trails National Median
Health data brief for Hampton County, South Carolina.
Hampton County reports 33 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. The density of mental health providers is also recorded at 127 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy for county residents is 70.3 years, shorter than the South Carolina average of 72.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 24.9% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 13.4%, exceeding the South Carolina average of 11.6% and the national average of 10%. Access the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for data collection details.
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.