Oconee County Health Data
Oconee County, South Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
49/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
121
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.8%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
33.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 51.8 per 100K
Dentists
6.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.8
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 Oconee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Oconee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.2% | 39.2% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 13.5% | 11.2% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 5.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.9% | 23.1% | 24.1% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Oconee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.3% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 16.3% | 17.8% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Oconee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.7% | 79.1% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.6% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 5.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.5% | 76.0% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Oconee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.4% | 39.1% | 37.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Oconee County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Uninsured Rate in Oconee County Reaches 13.3 Percent
Health data brief for Oconee County, South Carolina.
The uninsured rate in Oconee County is 13.3%, which is higher than the South Carolina average of 11.6% and the national average of 10%. Regarding clinical care access, the county has 52 primary care providers and 121 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both falling below the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Life expectancy for residents is 75.0 years, higher than the state average of 72.5 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Adults reporting poor or fair health account for 15.8% of the population, which is lower than the national average of 17%. This data characterizes the healthcare access and outcome landscape within Oconee County. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.