Spartanburg County Health Data
Spartanburg County, South Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
46/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
62
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
151
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.3%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 61.9 per 100K
Dentists
4.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.4
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 Spartanburg County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Spartanburg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.9% | 39.2% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 13.5% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.5% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.6% | 23.1% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Spartanburg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.4% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 16.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Spartanburg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.6% | 79.1% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.2% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.8% | 76.0% | 73.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Spartanburg | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.5% | 39.1% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Spartanburg County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Spartanburg County mental health provider ratio trails national median
Health data brief for Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
Spartanburg County has a mental health provider ratio of 151 per 100,000 residents, which is notably lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. For primary care, the county reports 62 providers per 100,000, which is closer to the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 73.8 years, higher than the South Carolina state average of 72.5 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for the county is 12.3%, which is higher than the state average of 11.6% and the national rate of 10%. Furthermore, 16.3% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure slightly lower than the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.