Lancaster County Health Data
Lancaster County, South Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.0%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.9 per 100K
Dentists
6.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.9
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 Lancaster County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lancaster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% | 39.2% | 37.6% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 13.5% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 5.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.2% | 23.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lancaster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.8% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 16.3% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lancaster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.6% | 79.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.7% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 5.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.5% | 76.0% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lancaster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.1% | 39.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lancaster County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lancaster County Mental Health Provider Density Far Below National Median
Health data brief for Lancaster County, South Carolina.
Lancaster County has 67 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In contrast to these provider counts, the county’s uninsured rate of 9.6% is lower than the South Carolina average of 11.6% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 75.3 years, which is longer than the state average of 72.5 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. About 16% of adults in Lancaster County report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Primary care provider availability is measured at 41 per 100,000 people, which is below the national median of 70 per 100,000. See the CDC County Health Rankings for detailed methodology.
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.