Newberry County Health Data
Newberry County, South Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
66
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
75
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.5%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
28.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 65.8 per 100K
Dentists
5.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.1
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 Newberry County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Newberry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.6% | 39.2% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 13.1% | 13.5% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.1% | 37.3% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.1% | 23.1% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Newberry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.1% | 16.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 16.3% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.5% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Newberry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.7% | 79.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.8% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.2% | 76.0% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Newberry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.0% | 39.1% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Newberry 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
Newberry County Mental Health Provider Ratio Sits at 75
Health data brief for Newberry County, South Carolina.
Newberry County reports 75 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, which is considerably lower than the national median of 250. The county's primary care ratio is 66 providers per 100,000, slightly under the national median of 70. Life expectancy in Newberry matches the state average of 72.5 years but is lower than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, the uninsured rate is 12.1%, exceeding both the state average of 11.6% and the national rate of 10%. Approximately 19.5% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national norm of 17%. These figures provide a snapshot of clinical resource distribution and population health in the county. Explore state-level data for comparative details.
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.