Kershaw County Health Data
Kershaw County, South Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
45/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
200
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.7%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 57.5 per 100K
Dentists
10.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.0
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 Kershaw County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kershaw | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.3% | 39.2% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 13.5% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.1% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.8% | 23.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kershaw | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.6% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 16.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.1% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kershaw | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.7% | 79.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.6% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.0% | 76.0% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kershaw | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 39.1% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kershaw 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
Kershaw County Uninsured Rate Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for Kershaw County, South Carolina.
Kershaw County reports an uninsured rate of 10.1%, which is lower than the South Carolina average of 11.6% and nearly matches the national average of 10%. The county's life expectancy is 73.2 years, slightly higher than the state average of 72.5 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Approximately 17.7% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure very close to the national average of 17%. Access to healthcare includes 58 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 200 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000, respectively. These provider counts sit below the medians recorded across the United States. Explore state-level health data for further South Carolina comparisons.
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.