Saluda County Health Data
Saluda County, South Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
33/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.1%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
16
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.9%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 15.9 per 100K
Dentists
10.5
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 Saluda County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Saluda | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.5% | 39.2% | 37.6% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.3% | 13.5% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.8% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.5% | 23.1% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Saluda | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.1% | 16.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | 16.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.4% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Saluda | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.9% | 79.1% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.2% | 57.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.4% | 76.0% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Saluda | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 18.6% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.1% | 39.1% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Saluda County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Saluda County primary care provider ratio sits at 16 per 100K
Health data brief for Saluda County, South Carolina.
Saluda County records a primary care provider ratio of 16 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Data also shows that 14.1% of the county population is uninsured, a figure that exceeds the South Carolina average of 11.6% and the national average of 10%. Regarding longevity, residents have a life expectancy of 73.9 years. While this is higher than the state average of 72.5 years, it remains lower than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, the mental health provider ratio stands at 58 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. Approximately 19.9% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Saluda County, South Carolina
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Saluda County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.