Jasper County Health Data

Jasper County, South Carolina

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Jasper County, South Carolina

Jasper trails national life expectancy

At 74.1 years, Jasper County residents live about 2 years less than the U.S. average of 76.1 years, indicating room for improvement in preventive care and chronic disease management. One in five (19.9%) report poor or fair health, slightly above the national rate of 16%, reflecting moderate health challenges.

Above average for South Carolina

Jasper's life expectancy of 74.1 years exceeds South Carolina's average of 72.5 years by 1.6 years, placing it in the state's healthier half. However, the 19.9% poor/fair health rate signals ongoing struggles with chronic disease, particularly among low-income residents.

Similar health to Horry, fewer doctors

Jasper's life expectancy (74.1) mirrors Horry County (74.6) but with significantly fewer primary care providers—just 23 per 100,000 versus Horry's 62. This access gap likely forces Jasper residents to travel farther for routine care, delaying treatment and worsening outcomes over time.

Uninsured rate hits one in six

Jasper's 15.9% uninsured rate is the highest among compared counties, leaving roughly 3,500 residents without health coverage in a rural setting. With only 23 primary care providers per 100,000—among the lowest statewide—residents struggle to find available doctors, creating a double barrier to care.

Don't go uninsured in Jasper

Uninsured care in a medically underserved county is a recipe for financial and health crisis: reach out to Jasper County health services or dial 211 to find low-cost clinics and coverage options. Your health insurance is your safety net when emergencies strike.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Jasper County, SC?
Jasper County has a health score of 31/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #27 out of 46 counties in South Carolina (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Jasper County?
Life expectancy in Jasper County is 74.1 years. The South Carolina state average is 72.5 years, making Jasper County above the state average.
How does Jasper County health compare to the South Carolina average?
Jasper County's health score of 31/100 is below the South Carolina average of 36/100. Life expectancy is 74.1 years vs. the state average of 72.5 years. The uninsured rate is 15.9% vs. 11.6% statewide.
What health factors affect Jasper County?
Key health factors for Jasper County include: life expectancy (74.1 years), uninsured rate (15.9%), and primary care physician access (23:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 107:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Jasper County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 31/100 ("Below Average"), Jasper County faces health challenges compared to other counties in South Carolina. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.1 years. 15.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Jasper County?
Jasper County's health score of 31/100 is below the South Carolina average of 36/100. The uninsured rate of 15.9% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.