Marlboro County Health Data
Marlboro County, South Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
14/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.1 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
11
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
327
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
28.1%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 11.4 per 100K
Dentists
3.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.6
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 Marlboro County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Marlboro | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.9% | 39.2% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 17.4% | 13.5% | 11.2% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 44.7% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 7.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.5% | 23.1% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Marlboro | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.4% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | 16.3% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.3% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 8.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Marlboro | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.9% | 79.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 45.6% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 11.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.3% | 76.0% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Marlboro | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.7% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 44.6% | 39.1% | 37.3% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Marlboro 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
Primary Care Access in Marlboro County Limited to 11 Providers
Health data brief for Marlboro County, South Carolina.
Marlboro County records 11 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is substantially lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. In contrast, the county has 327 mental health providers per 100,000, exceeding the national median of 250. The poor or fair health rate among adults is 28.1%, compared to a national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 69.1 years, which is lower than the state average of 72.5 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 11.7%, nearly matching the state average of 11.6% but remaining above the national level of 10%. These statistics reflect current health service availability and resident-reported health status. Explore state-level data for further context.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Marlboro 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 Marlboro 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.