Pickens County Health Data
Pickens County, South Carolina
Health Score
44/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
59
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
147
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Pickens County, South Carolina
Pickens approaches U.S. health averages
Pickens County residents live 74.6 years on average, just 1.5 years below the U.S. median of 76.1 years. Only 18.4% report poor or fair health, matching or slightly beating the national 18% average. Pickens demonstrates above-average health outcomes compared to most South Carolina peers and rivals many national benchmarks.
Top health performer statewide
Pickens's 74.6-year life expectancy ranks third-best in South Carolina, trailing only Richland (75.5) and Oconee (75.0) counties. The 18.4% poor/fair health rate is also among the state's best, reflecting sustained healthcare investments and healthier population demographics. Pickens shows that South Carolina counties can achieve outcomes approaching national averages.
Strong primary care supports success
Pickens's 59 primary care providers per 100,000 residents outpaces most regional peers except Richland's 83 per 100K and Newberry's 66 per 100K. With 147 mental health providers per 100K and 74.6-year life expectancy, Pickens's provider strength directly supports better health outcomes. The county's 11.6% uninsured rate—matching the state average—means most residents can access these available providers.
Insurance access mirrors statewide rate
Pickens's 11.6% uninsured rate exactly matches the South Carolina average, affecting roughly 2,100 county residents without coverage. Combined with strong primary care capacity (59 per 100K), most insured Pickens residents enjoy reliable access to routine care. The county's 18.4% poor/fair health rate suggests that healthcare access is functioning relatively well for those with coverage.
Maintain Pickens's health momentum
Pickens residents without insurance should visit healthcare.gov or explore South Carolina Medicaid to access the county's strong primary care network. If you're already insured, stay engaged with preventive care—Pickens's success comes from both access and active use of available services. Continuing to build on strong healthcare infrastructure will help Pickens maintain its statewide health leadership.
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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.