McCormick County Health Data
McCormick County, South Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
42/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.3 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.2%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 51.2 per 100K
Dentists
10.3
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 McCormick County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | McCormick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.3% | 39.2% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.6% | 13.5% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.4% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.7% | 23.1% | 24.1% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | McCormick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 16.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% | 16.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | McCormick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.3% | 79.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.4% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.0% | 76.0% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | McCormick | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.3% | 39.1% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare McCormick County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
McCormick County Reports 50 Mental Health Providers Per 100K Residents
Health data brief for McCormick County, South Carolina.
The ratio of mental health providers in McCormick County is 50 per 100,000 residents, five times lower than the national median of 250. Primary care provider availability is also lower than national norms, with 51 providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 70. Despite these provider ratios, the county's life expectancy of 73.3 years exceeds the South Carolina state average of 72.5 years, though it remains below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 9.7%, which is lower than the state rate of 11.6% and the national average of 10%. Adults reporting poor or fair health represent 19.2% of the population, higher than the national average of 17%. This information is provided based on census and health ranking data. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in McCormick 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 McCormick 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.