Oconee County Health Data
Oconee County, South Carolina
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Oconee County, South Carolina
Oconee leads on longevity in SC
Oconee County residents live 75.0 years on average, just 1.1 years below the U.S. median of 76.1 years and 2.5 years above South Carolina's average. Only 15.8% report poor or fair health, the second-best rate in this eight-county cohort and well below the national 18% average. Oconee demonstrates that strong health outcomes are achievable in South Carolina with the right mix of resources and access.
Among South Carolina's healthiest counties
Oconee's 75.0-year life expectancy ranks second-highest statewide, trailing only Richland County's 75.5 years. The county's 15.8% poor/fair health rate is also near the top, reflecting sustained investment in healthcare infrastructure and population wellbeing. Oconee shows that rural counties can achieve urban-level health outcomes with adequate provider capacity and insured populations.
Solid provider access despite higher uninsured rate
Oconee's 52 primary care providers per 100,000 residents matches McCormick and exceeds Marion and Marlboro counties, supporting robust routine care. With 121 mental health providers per 100K and 75-year life expectancy, Oconee demonstrates that strong provider networks can buffer against moderate insurance gaps. However, Oconee's 13.3% uninsured rate is the highest in this cohort, a challenge the county's provider strength helps mitigate.
Provider strength offsets coverage challenges
Oconee's 13.3% uninsured rate—highest among these eight counties—affects roughly 2,500 residents lacking insurance coverage. Despite this gap, the county's strong primary care (52 per 100K) and low poor/fair health rate (15.8%) suggest that available providers serve insured populations well and that community health options assist uninsured residents. The mismatch highlights that uninsured Oconee residents may struggle to access available care.
Insurance unlocks Oconee's healthcare strength
Oconee residents without coverage should visit healthcare.gov or South Carolina Medicaid to unlock access to the county's strong primary care network. With 52 primary care providers per 100K, getting insured means getting connected to excellent routine care. Coverage is your key to fully accessing the healthcare infrastructure that makes Oconee one of South Carolina's healthiest counties.
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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.