Health Profile of Dillon County, South Carolina
Dillon County Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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D
Dillon County Well below averageLeast healthy county in South Carolina
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Dillon County | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.1 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 12.5% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 25.9% | 19.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Dillon County is 75.1 years, about 0.8 years shorter than the South Carolina average of 75.8 years. The uninsured rate is 12.5%, higher than the South Carolina average of 9.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 25.9% of residents, higher than the South Carolina average of 19.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,992 residents in Dillon County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 460 117 men · 343 women
- 75–84 1,408 555 men · 853 women
- 65–74 2,725 1,183 men · 1,542 women
- 50–64 5,399 2,498 men · 2,901 women
Younger residents
6,744 residents in Dillon County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,998 1,012 boys · 987 girls
- 7–12 1,996 1,026 boys · 970 girls
- 3–7 1,578 821 boys · 757 girls
- 0–3 1,171 609 boys · 562 girls
About 1,859 residents in Dillon County (6.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Dillon County | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 16.8% | 14.2% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.1% | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.6% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 44.8% | 39.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Dillon County is about 18% higher than in South Carolina. The rate of heart disease in Dillon County is about 15% higher than in South Carolina.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Dillon County | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 28.1% | 21.5% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% | 16.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 36.5% | 30.0% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Dillon County is about 31% higher than in South Carolina. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Dillon County is about 22% higher than in South Carolina.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 58,557 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 21.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 644,124 minutes a day and 235.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Dillon County is 75.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.96 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Dillon County | South Carolina Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.34 | 6.97 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Dillon County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Dillon County, SC Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Dillon County, SC is the 5th largest of the 6 counties compared here, 27,862 residents against a local median of 33,590. There is no headline here. Every measure below sits within 15% of the median across the nearest counties, which makes Dillon County, SC an unremarkable member of its own neighbourhood rather than an outlier in it.
The largest of those small differences is obesity, 3% above the local median at 44.8% against 43.7%. Dillon County, SC has the 5th lowest obesity of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon County, SC | 27,862 | 75.1 yrs #2/6 | 12.5% #3/6 | 44.8% #5/6 |
| Marion County, SC | 28,664 | 73.8 yrs | 13.7% | 45.6% |
| Marlboro County, SC | 25,963 | 73.7 yrs | 12.6% | 44.7% |
| Robeson County, NC | 116,854 | 74.3 yrs | 14.2% | 43.7% |
| Scotland County, NC | 33,590 | 75.6 yrs | 9.9% | 38.9% |
| Florence County, SC | 137,115 | 74.5 yrs | 9.3% | 41.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Dillon County, South Carolina has an overall health index grade of D, making it about on par with South Carolina, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Dillon County, South Carolina.
What is the health grade for Dillon County, South Carolina?
Dillon County, South Carolina has a Map AI Health Index grade of D, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a D grade means residents face somewhat worse health outcomes than the U.S. average.
Is Dillon County, South Carolina one of the healthiest counties in South Carolina?
No. Dillon County ranks last of 46 counties in South Carolina by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
How long do people live in Dillon County, South Carolina?
People in Dillon County, South Carolina can expect to live 75.1 years on average, 0.8 years shorter than the South Carolina average of 75.8.
What is the uninsured rate in Dillon County, South Carolina?
12.5% of residents in Dillon County, South Carolina have no health insurance, about 1 in 8 people, 2.9 points above the South Carolina rate of 9.6%.
What is the obesity rate in Dillon County, South Carolina?
44.8% of adults in Dillon County, South Carolina are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 4.9 points above the South Carolina rate of 39.9%.
Which health problem stands out most in Dillon County, South Carolina?
Compared with South Carolina as a whole, smoking stands out most: the adult rate here is 28.1%, about 31% higher than the South Carolina rate of 21.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Dillon County, South Carolina go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 58,557 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 21.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 644,124 minutes a day and 235.1 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Dillon County is 75.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.96 lifetimes a year.
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