Laurens County Health Data

Laurens County has a health score of 31/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #28 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.

Life expectancy in Laurens County is 71.5 years. The South Carolina state average is 72.5 years, making Laurens County below the state average.

Laurens County's health score of 31/100 is below the South Carolina average of 36/100. Life expectancy is 71.5 years vs. the state average of 72.5 years. The uninsured rate is 12.7% vs. 11.6% statewide.

Key health factors for Laurens County include: life expectancy (71.5 years), uninsured rate (12.7%), and primary care physician access (50:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 87:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 31/100 ("Below Average"), Laurens County faces health challenges compared to other counties in South Carolina. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.5 years. 12.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Laurens County's health score of 31/100 is below the South Carolina average of 36/100. The uninsured rate of 12.7% 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.