Beaufort County
South CarolinaFIPS 45013
Pop. 187,1174 HospitalsSVI 0.47RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Beaufort County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.2% | 12.4% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 27.9% | 39.0% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 11.0% | 11.6% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 6.9 | 4.9 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 7,369.345 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
135
Primary Care Physicians
67.8 per 100k
297
NPs & PAs
149.3 per 100k
255
Dentists
358
Hospital Beds
1.8 per 1,000
$11,108.02
Medicare Per Capita
1638.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Beaufort County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.9% | — | |
| Obesity | 30.1% | — | |
| Depression | 18.1% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 13.4% | — | |
| COPD | 7.1% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 10.2% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.4% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.0% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.6% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 15.9% | — | |
| Disability | 28.3% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 20.4% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | — | |
| Uninsured | 10.8% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.47
Socioeconomic Status0.27
Household Composition & Disability0.55
Minority Status & Language0.69
Housing Type & Transportation0.59
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Beaufort County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort County Memorial Hospital | Beaufort | 197 | |
| Encompass Health Rehab Hospital of Bluffton | Bluffton | 38 | |
| Hilton Head Regional Medical Center | Hilton Head Island | 93 | |
| Us Naval Hosp | Beaufort | 421 |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.