Saluda County Health Data
Saluda County, South Carolina
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Saluda County, South Carolina
Saluda lives longer than the nation
At 73.9 years, Saluda County residents live about 5.5 years longer than the U.S. life expectancy of 68.4 years. The county's 19.9% poor or fair health rate sits slightly below the national average of 21%, suggesting a healthier population overall. These gains reflect modest but meaningful progress in Saluda's public health.
Ranking among South Carolina counties
Saluda outpaces South Carolina's state average life expectancy of 72.5 years by 1.4 years, placing it in the upper half of state performers. Its uninsured rate of 14.1% exceeds the state average of 11.6%, however, indicating a coverage gap worth addressing. Overall, Saluda ranks as a mid-tier health performer within its state.
How Saluda stacks up locally
Saluda's life expectancy of 73.9 years trails neighboring Spartanburg County at 73.8 years by a fraction, and falls well behind York County's 76.3 years. The county's primary care capacity of 16 providers per 100,000 residents significantly lags regional peers like Spartanburg (62 per 100K) and Sumter (54 per 100K). Mental health resources are comparatively sparse at 58 per 100,000, the lowest among its neighbors.
Access gaps in daily care
With only 16 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Saluda residents often travel farther for routine checkups and preventive services than those in well-served neighboring counties. The 14.1% uninsured rate means roughly 1 in 7 county residents lack health insurance coverage, creating barriers to regular care. Mental health support at 58 per 100,000 providers is strained, limiting access to counseling and behavioral health services.
Explore your coverage options
If you're among the 14.1% of Saluda residents without health insurance, now is the time to explore your options. Visit HealthCare.gov or contact your local health department to understand marketplace plans, Medicaid eligibility, and community health center services. Getting covered improves your access to preventive care and protects your family from unexpected medical costs.
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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.