Union County Health Data
Union County, South Carolina
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
18/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.0 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
109
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
24.8%
State avg 20.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 33.3 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
22.2
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 Union County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.8% | 39.2% | 37.6% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 15.0% | 13.5% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.6% | 37.3% | 33.5% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.9% | 23.1% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.7% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 16.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.9% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.4% | 79.1% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.8% | 57.4% | 57.3% | 6.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.2% | 76.0% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.7% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.0% | 39.1% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Union 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
Life expectancy in Union County stands at 69 years
Health data brief for Union County, South Carolina.
Union County reports a life expectancy of 69.0 years, which is lower than the South Carolina average of 72.5 years and notably below the national average of 77 years. Health reporting data indicates that 24.8% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. The county has 33 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 109 per 100,000, while the national median is 250. However, the uninsured rate in Union County is 11.3%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 11.6% but remains above the national average of 10%. 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.