Jasper County Health Data
Jasper County, South Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.9%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
107
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.9%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 23.1 per 100K
Dentists
3.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
22.8
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 Jasper County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jasper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.4% | 39.2% | 37.6% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.2% | 13.5% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.3% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.3% | 23.1% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jasper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 16.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.7% | 28.5% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jasper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.9% | 79.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.2% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.9% | 76.0% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jasper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 39.1% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jasper County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Jasper County Records Low Primary Care Provider Ratio
Health data brief for Jasper County, South Carolina.
Jasper County has 23 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also reports 107 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 250 per 100,000. The uninsured rate in Jasper County is 15.9%, which is higher than the South Carolina average of 11.6% and the national average of 10%. About 19.9% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 74.1 years, which is longer than the state average of 72.5 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for further data context.
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.