Horry County Health Data
Horry County, South Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
43/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.7%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
62
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
180
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.6%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 62.4 per 100K
Dentists
7.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.2
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 Horry County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Horry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.4% | 39.2% | 37.6% | 6.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 13.5% | 11.2% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.7% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.1% | 23.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Horry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.1% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 16.3% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 5.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Horry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.7% | 79.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.5% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.0% | 76.0% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Horry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.6% | 39.1% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Horry County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Horry County Uninsured Rate Higher Than South Carolina Average
Health data brief for Horry County, South Carolina.
In Horry County, 14.7% of residents lack health insurance, a rate that is higher than the South Carolina average of 11.6% and the national average of 10%. While the county’s life expectancy of 74.6 years is longer than the state average of 72.5 years, it remains shorter than the national average of 77 years. Health status reports show that 16.6% of adults in the county are in poor or fair health, which is nearly identical to the national average of 17%. Primary care provider density is 62 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is measured at 180 per 100,000 people, which is below the national median of 250 per 100,000. Review the HHS NPPES database for provider registry information.
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.