Williamsburg County

South CarolinaFIPS 45089

Pop. 31,0260 HospitalsSVI 0.96RUCC 6 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
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Hospital Desert

Williamsburg County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.

Health Snapshot

MetricWilliamsburg CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence14.4%12.4%
Adult Obesity47.2%39.0%
Uninsured Rate11.0%11.6%
PCPs per 10K2.04.9
Premature Death (YPLL)15,827.736

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

6
Primary Care Physicians
20.1 per 100k
16
NPs & PAs
53.5 per 100k
7
Dentists
0
Hospital Beds
$11,789.26
Medicare Per Capita
2282.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorWilliamsburg CountyState Avg 
Diabetes20.7%
Obesity45.5%
Depression20.0%
Frequent Mental Distress17.8%
COPD10.1%
Current Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease8.6%
Stroke6.0%
High Blood Pressure50.6%
Poor General Health29.5%
Disability40.7%
No Leisure Physical Activity34.7%
Binge Drinking11.8%
Uninsured14.9%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

Williamsburg County has no hospital. 10 of South Carolina's counties are hospital deserts.

See all hospital deserts in South Carolina

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.96
Socioeconomic Status0.90
Household Composition & Disability0.83
Minority Status & Language0.95
Housing Type & Transportation0.97

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Nearest Hospitals

Since Williamsburg County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.

HospitalCountyBedsDistance
Mcleod Health ClarendonClarendon8128.8 mi
Tidelands HealthGeorgetown13130.1 mi
Musc Health Florence Medical CenterFlorence42036.7 mi
Regency Hospital of FlorenceFlorence4038.9 mi
Tidelands Health Rehabilitation HospitalsGeorgetown2939.1 mi

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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.