Williamsburg County Health Data
Williamsburg County, South Carolina
Health Score
20/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.4 yr
State avg 72.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
State avg 11.6%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
137
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Williamsburg County, South Carolina
Williamsburg struggles with chronic disease
Williamsburg County's life expectancy of 70.4 years falls 2.0 years below the national average of 68.4 years, but its 25.0% poor or fair health rate significantly exceeds the U.S. average of 21%, reflecting high rates of chronic illness. With only 20 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Williamsburg has among the lowest primary care capacity nationally. The county faces substantial public health challenges.
Second-lowest in South Carolina
Williamsburg's life expectancy of 70.4 years trails South Carolina's 72.5-year average by 2.1 years, ranking it second-worst in the state. Its 25.0% poor or fair health rate is the state's highest, tied with Union County, revealing widespread chronic disease. The 11.0% uninsured rate is just below the state average, suggesting coverage is not the primary barrier to care access.
Acute provider shortage amid regional disparities
Williamsburg's 20 primary care providers per 100,000 residents rank it lowest in the region, behind even Saluda (16 per 100K) when adjusted for actual capacity ratios. The county's 70.4-year life expectancy lags all nearby peers, with York County ahead by 5.9 years. Mental health capacity at 137 per 100,000 provides basic coverage but trails most regional counterparts.
Severe primary care access crisis
Williamsburg's 20 primary care providers per 100,000 residents create a critical shortage—the worst in the six-county region—making routine care nearly inaccessible for many families. The 25.0% poor or fair health rate suggests untreated chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease are pervasive and likely linked to provider shortages. Mental health support at 137 per 100,000 offers moderate capacity, though may be insufficient given underlying health needs.
Connect to care despite barriers
Williamsburg residents face the steepest provider shortage in the region, making community health centers and telehealth options essential tools. Visit HealthCare.gov or call 211 to explore coverage options and locate federally qualified health centers offering discounted or sliding-scale care. Getting covered ensures you can access the limited providers available and seek care in neighboring counties when necessary.
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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.