Varnville, South Carolina — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

Estimated average life expectancy for Hampton County, South Carolina. Data is sourced from the Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
South Carolina United States
Average Life Expectancy 74.35 +0.35 76.32 -1.62

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Hampton County, South Carolina, and is sourced from the CDC: National Diabetes Surveillance System (obesity and diabetes), Community Health Status Indicators Report (high blood pressure).

Population Diagnosed
Compared to State and National
Health Factor South Carolina United States
Diabetes 11.4% +2.9% 9.1% +5.2%
High Blood Pressure 31.0% N/A 26.5% N/A
Obesity 34.5% +6.6% 30.3% +10.8%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Number of persons living with a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or chlamydia in Hampton County, South Carolina, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).

Compared to State and National
STD South Carolina United States
HIV 375.85 +185.15 174.82 +386.18
Chlamydia 640.93 +47.07 309.33 +378.67

Infant and Child Mortality

Number of infant (less than 1 year old) and child (1-17 years old) deaths in Hampton County, South Carolina, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).

Compared to State and National
Mortality South Carolina United States
Infant 889.28 -87.28 763.37 +38.63
Child 79.05 -2.05 68.11 +8.89

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

Total number of reported cases of various diseases and conditions in Hampton County, South Carolina (1994-2003). Source: Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Cases Reported - 1994-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled604
Major Depression1230
Haemophilus Influenzae B0
Hepatitis A3
Hepatitis B6
Measles0
Whooping Cough2
Syphilis12
E. coli0
Salmonella12
Shigella6