Orangeburg County Health Data
Orangeburg County, South Carolina
Health Score
23/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.1 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
233
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
Orangeburg below U.S. health benchmarks
Orangeburg County residents live 70.1 years on average, 6 years less than the U.S. median of 76.1 years. Nearly 23% report poor or fair health, exceeding the national 18% average and signaling significant health challenges. Orangeburg's gap from national norms reflects economic pressures and healthcare access barriers affecting a substantial share of residents.
Below-average but stable statewide
Orangeburg's 70.1-year life expectancy trails South Carolina's 72.5-year average by 2.4 years, placing it in the lower half of statewide rankings. The 22.7% poor/fair health rate is notably above state trends, reflecting concentrated health burdens in the county. Orangeburg faces real health challenges but ranks above Marlboro and Marion, suggesting capacity for improvement with targeted investment.
Moderate access amid regional inequality
Orangeburg's 48 primary care providers per 100,000 residents positions it between Marlboro's shortage (11 per 100K) and Newberry's strength (66 per 100K). The county's 233 mental health providers per 100K far exceed Marlboro's count, suggesting mental health infrastructure investment. However, Orangeburg's 70.1-year life expectancy remains below most neighbors, indicating that provider capacity alone hasn't fully offset other barriers.
Strong coverage but persistent health gaps
Orangeburg's 11.1% uninsured rate is actually slightly below the state average, suggesting that coverage is not the primary barrier. Instead, wealth disparities, chronic disease burden, and transportation challenges likely drive the 22.7% poor/fair health rate and 70.1-year life expectancy. Even insured residents may struggle accessing or affording care, reflecting deeper structural inequities.
Coverage + preventive care matter
Orangeburg residents should ensure they have active health insurance and commit to annual preventive visits—coverage is a foundation but engagement drives change. If uninsured, healthcare.gov and Medicaid options are available to close immediate gaps. Building consistent relationships with primary care providers and addressing chronic conditions early can help close the health gap between Orangeburg and healthier South Carolina 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.