Lexington County Health Data

Lexington County has a health score of 62/100, rated "Average." It ranks #6 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 Lexington County is 76.1 years. The South Carolina state average is 72.5 years, making Lexington County above the state average.

Lexington County's health score of 62/100 is above the South Carolina average of 36/100. Life expectancy is 76.1 years vs. the state average of 72.5 years. The uninsured rate is 10.4% vs. 11.6% statewide.

Key health factors for Lexington County include: life expectancy (76.1 years), uninsured rate (10.4%), and primary care physician access (63:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 211:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 62/100 ("Average"), Lexington County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in South Carolina. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.1 years. 10.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Lexington County's health score of 62/100 exceeds the South Carolina average of 36/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.