Lee County Health Data
Lee County, South Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
15/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.8 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.4%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
12
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
119
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.6%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 12.3 per 100K
Dentists
12.2
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 Lee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.1% | 39.2% | 37.6% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 16.9% | 13.5% | 11.2% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.7% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 6.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.9% | 23.1% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.3% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.1% | 16.3% | 17.8% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.7% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 6.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.3% | 79.1% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 46.2% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 11.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.8% | 76.0% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.1% | 39.1% | 37.3% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lee 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
Lee County Life Expectancy Shorter Than State Average
Health data brief for Lee County, South Carolina.
Residents of Lee County have a life expectancy of 68.8 years, which is shorter than the South Carolina state average of 72.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 27.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate significantly higher than the national average of 17%. Access to healthcare services is limited, with 12 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider density is 119 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 250 per 100,000. The uninsured rate stands at 11.4%, nearly identical to the state average of 11.6% and higher than the national average of 10%. Access the HHS NPPES database for provider registry information.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Lee County, South Carolina
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Lee County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.