Spartanburg County Health Data
Spartanburg County, South Carolina
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Spartanburg County, South Carolina
Spartanburg exceeds national health benchmarks
Spartanburg County's life expectancy of 73.8 years outpaces the U.S. average of 68.4 years by 5.4 years, and its 16.3% poor or fair health rate falls well below the national average of 21%. The county's strong primary care infrastructure of 62 providers per 100,000 residents supports these health gains. Spartanburg ranks among healthier U.S. communities.
South Carolina's healthcare leader
Spartanburg's life expectancy of 73.8 years slightly exceeds South Carolina's 72.5-year average, placing it near the top of state performers. Its uninsured rate of 12.3% is 0.7 percentage points above the state average, a relatively minor gap. With 62 primary care providers per 100,000, Spartanburg has the second-highest capacity among the six counties examined.
A regional healthcare anchor
Spartanburg's 62 primary care providers per 100,000 residents far exceed nearby Saluda (16 per 100K) and Union (33 per 100K), establishing it as a healthcare hub. Its 151 mental health providers per 100,000 residents trails only Sumter and York counties, offering robust behavioral health access. Life expectancy rivals similar-sized peer counties across the region.
Strong access, room to improve
Spartanburg's 62 primary care providers per 100,000 residents ensure most families have convenient access to routine care and preventive services. The 12.3% uninsured rate means about 1 in 8 residents lack coverage, a figure higher than the state average despite Spartanburg's overall economic strength. Mental health providers at 151 per 100,000 offer adequate capacity for counseling and behavioral health needs.
Close the coverage gap today
More than 12% of Spartanburg County residents remain uninsured, missing out on preventive care and financial protection. Visit HealthCare.gov to compare marketplace plans, or call 211 to explore Medicaid and free clinic options. Taking action now protects your health and your wallet.
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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.