Laurens County Health Data
Laurens County, South Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
31/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.5 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
87
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.9%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
41.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 50.1 per 100K
Dentists
2.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.4
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 Laurens County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Laurens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.3% | 39.2% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.0% | 13.5% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.9% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.4% | 23.1% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Laurens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 16.3% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.6% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Laurens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.4% | 79.1% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.9% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.7% | 76.0% | 73.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Laurens | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.6% | 39.1% | 37.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Laurens County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Laurens County Mental Health Provider Access Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Laurens County, South Carolina.
In Laurens County, there are 87 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is well below the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also reports 50 primary care providers per 100,000 people, compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy for residents is 71.5 years, lower than the South Carolina state average of 72.5 years and the national average of 77 years. About 18.9% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Additionally, the uninsured rate in the county is 12.7%, exceeding the South Carolina average of 11.6% and the national average of 10%. Examine the CDC County Health Rankings for more information on these health metrics.
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.