Lexington County Health Data
Lexington County, South Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
62/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
211
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.9%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
30.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 63.0 per 100K
Dentists
3.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.7
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 Lexington County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lexington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.9% | 39.2% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 13.5% | 11.2% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.1% | 23.1% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lexington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.0% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 16.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 3.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lexington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.2% | 79.1% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.3% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 6.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.5% | 76.0% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lexington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.0% | 39.1% | 37.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lexington 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
Lexington County Health Status Reports Better Than National Average
Health data brief for Lexington County, South Carolina.
In Lexington County, 14.9% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. The life expectancy in the county is 76.1 years, which is higher than the South Carolina average of 72.5 years and closer to the national average of 77 years than many neighboring counties. The uninsured rate is 10.4%, which is lower than the state average of 11.6% and nearly matches the national average of 10%. Provider density includes 63 primary care providers and 211 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000, respectively. These statistics are derived from federal health databases and provider registries. Explore state-level data for further South Carolina health information.
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.