Counties with the highest COVID-19 death rate in South Carolina
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April 16, 2021
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Counties with the highest COVID-19 death rate in South Carolina
As has been true throughout America’s COVID-19 history, every state—and every county threin—has its own COVID-19 story, driven by local policies and behaviors. The United States as of April 15 had reached 565,275 COVID-19-related deaths and more than 31.5 million COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins University. Amid the grim numbers come two bright spots: As of Feb. 2, more Americans had been vaccinated for COVID-19 than had been infected; and since then, rolling averages for case counts and deaths have been on the decline.
Stacker compiled a list of the counties with highest COVID-19 death rates in South Carolina using data from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Counties are ranked by the highest death rate per 100k residents as of April 14, 2021. Keep reading to see whether your county ranks among the highest COVID-19 death rates in your state.
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#46. Berkeley County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 82 (188 total deaths)
--- 54.7% less deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #2,693 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.3 (3 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,320 (16,682 total cases)
--- 33.3% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 116 (264 new cases, +9% change from previous week)
--- 54.7% less deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #2,693 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.3 (3 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,320 (16,682 total cases)
--- 33.3% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 116 (264 new cases, +9% change from previous week)
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#45. Beaufort County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 105 (202 total deaths)
--- 42.0% less deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #2,463 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.6 (3 new deaths, +200% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,571 (16,467 total cases)
--- 21.9% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 56 (107 new cases, -8% change from previous week)
--- 42.0% less deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #2,463 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.6 (3 new deaths, +200% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,571 (16,467 total cases)
--- 21.9% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 56 (107 new cases, -8% change from previous week)
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#44. Charleston County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 119 (489 total deaths)
--- 34.3% less deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #2,290 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.2 (5 new deaths, +25% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,109 (41,587 total cases)
--- 7.9% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 124 (511 new cases, -6% change from previous week)
--- 34.3% less deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #2,290 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.2 (5 new deaths, +25% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,109 (41,587 total cases)
--- 7.9% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 124 (511 new cases, -6% change from previous week)
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#43. Aiken County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 127 (217 total deaths)
--- 29.8% less deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #2,189 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.6 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,799 (16,744 total cases)
--- 10.7% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 83 (142 new cases, +14% change from previous week)
--- 29.8% less deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #2,189 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.6 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,799 (16,744 total cases)
--- 10.7% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 83 (142 new cases, +14% change from previous week)
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#42. Richland County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 129 (537 total deaths)
--- 28.7% less deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #2,165 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.7 (7 new deaths, +133% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,767 (44,764 total cases)
--- 1.9% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 119 (493 new cases, +4% change from previous week)
--- 28.7% less deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #2,165 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.7 (7 new deaths, +133% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,767 (44,764 total cases)
--- 1.9% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 119 (493 new cases, +4% change from previous week)
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#41. Dorchester County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 129 (210 total deaths)
--- 28.7% less deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #2,164 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.2 (2 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,350 (16,851 total cases)
--- 5.7% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 182 (297 new cases, +19% change from previous week)
--- 28.7% less deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #2,164 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.2 (2 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,350 (16,851 total cases)
--- 5.7% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 182 (297 new cases, +19% change from previous week)
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#40. York County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 131 (369 total deaths)
--- 27.6% less deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #2,138 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.8 (5 new deaths, -17% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,471 (29,422 total cases)
--- 4.6% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 144 (404 new cases, -14% change from previous week)
--- 27.6% less deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #2,138 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.8 (5 new deaths, -17% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,471 (29,422 total cases)
--- 4.6% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 144 (404 new cases, -14% change from previous week)
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#39. Jasper County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 143 (43 total deaths)
--- 21.0% less deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #1,982 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,518 (2,261 total cases)
--- 31.5% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 40 (12 new cases, -33% change from previous week)
--- 21.0% less deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #1,982 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,518 (2,261 total cases)
--- 31.5% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 40 (12 new cases, -33% change from previous week)
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#38. Edgefield County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 150 (41 total deaths)
--- 17.1% less deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #1,899 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,067 (3,017 total cases)
--- 0.9% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 110 (30 new cases, +20% change from previous week)
--- 17.1% less deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #1,899 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,067 (3,017 total cases)
--- 0.9% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 110 (30 new cases, +20% change from previous week)
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#37. Abbeville County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 155 (38 total deaths)
--- 14.4% less deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #1,833 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,217 (2,506 total cases)
--- 6.9% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 159 (39 new cases, -5% change from previous week)
--- 14.4% less deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #1,833 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,217 (2,506 total cases)
--- 6.9% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 159 (39 new cases, -5% change from previous week)
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#36. Lexington County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 158 (473 total deaths)
--- 12.7% less deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #1,800 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.7 (2 new deaths, -71% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,791 (32,237 total cases)
--- 1.6% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 118 (353 new cases, +7% change from previous week)
--- 12.7% less deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #1,800 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.7 (2 new deaths, -71% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,791 (32,237 total cases)
--- 1.6% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 118 (353 new cases, +7% change from previous week)
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#35. Horry County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 159 (564 total deaths)
--- 12.2% less deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #1,790 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.7 (6 new deaths, +50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,635 (37,655 total cases)
--- 3.1% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 116 (409 new cases, +8% change from previous week)
--- 12.2% less deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #1,790 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.7 (6 new deaths, +50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,635 (37,655 total cases)
--- 3.1% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 116 (409 new cases, +8% change from previous week)
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#34. Oconee County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 165 (131 total deaths)
--- 8.8% less deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #1,710 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,500 (9,148 total cases)
--- 4.8% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 128 (102 new cases, -20% change from previous week)
--- 8.8% less deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #1,710 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,500 (9,148 total cases)
--- 4.8% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 128 (102 new cases, -20% change from previous week)
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#33. Lancaster County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 166 (163 total deaths)
--- 8.3% less deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #1,702 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.1 (4 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,517 (10,308 total cases)
--- 4.1% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 111 (109 new cases, -12% change from previous week)
--- 8.3% less deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #1,702 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.1 (4 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,517 (10,308 total cases)
--- 4.1% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 111 (109 new cases, -12% change from previous week)
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#32. Allendale County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 173 (15 total deaths)
--- 4.4% less deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #1,610 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,417 (905 total cases)
--- 5.1% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 46 (4 new cases, -56% change from previous week)
--- 4.4% less deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #1,610 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,417 (905 total cases)
--- 5.1% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 46 (4 new cases, -56% change from previous week)
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#31. Greenville County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 184 (961 total deaths)
--- 1.7% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #1,476 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.7 (9 new deaths, +12% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,687 (71,657 total cases)
--- 24.7% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 197 (1,031 new cases, -26% change from previous week)
--- 1.7% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #1,476 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.7 (9 new deaths, +12% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,687 (71,657 total cases)
--- 24.7% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 197 (1,031 new cases, -26% change from previous week)
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#30. Sumter County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 185 (197 total deaths)
--- 2.2% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #1,459 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.9 (1 new deaths, -50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,564 (10,207 total cases)
--- 12.8% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 51 (54 new cases, -38% change from previous week)
--- 2.2% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #1,459 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0.9 (1 new deaths, -50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,564 (10,207 total cases)
--- 12.8% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 51 (54 new cases, -38% change from previous week)
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#29. Marlboro County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 195 (51 total deaths)
--- 7.7% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #1,339 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,149 (3,173 total cases)
--- 10.7% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 119 (31 new cases, +94% change from previous week)
--- 7.7% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #1,339 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,149 (3,173 total cases)
--- 10.7% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 119 (31 new cases, +94% change from previous week)
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#28. Kershaw County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 201 (134 total deaths)
--- 11.0% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #1,260 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,784 (7,177 total cases)
--- 1.7% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 90 (60 new cases, -15% change from previous week)
--- 11.0% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #1,260 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,784 (7,177 total cases)
--- 1.7% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 90 (60 new cases, -15% change from previous week)
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#27. Georgetown County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 220 (138 total deaths)
--- 21.5% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #1,051 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,429 (6,537 total cases)
--- 4.9% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 61 (38 new cases, +46% change from previous week)
--- 21.5% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #1,051 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,429 (6,537 total cases)
--- 4.9% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 61 (38 new cases, +46% change from previous week)
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#26. Chesterfield County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 221 (101 total deaths)
--- 22.1% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #1,043 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 6.6 (3 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,136 (4,627 total cases)
--- 7.6% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 64 (29 new cases, -19% change from previous week)
--- 22.1% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #1,043 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 6.6 (3 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,136 (4,627 total cases)
--- 7.6% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 64 (29 new cases, -19% change from previous week)
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#25. Chester County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 223 (72 total deaths)
--- 23.2% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #1,026 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.1 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,467 (4,020 total cases)
--- 13.6% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 96 (31 new cases, +3% change from previous week)
--- 23.2% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #1,026 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.1 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,467 (4,020 total cases)
--- 13.6% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 96 (31 new cases, +3% change from previous week)
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#24. Pickens County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 225 (285 total deaths)
--- 24.3% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #1,005 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.4 (3 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 14,206 (18,025 total cases)
--- 29.5% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 207 (263 new cases, -8% change from previous week)
--- 24.3% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #1,005 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.4 (3 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 14,206 (18,025 total cases)
--- 29.5% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 207 (263 new cases, -8% change from previous week)
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#23. Greenwood County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 236 (167 total deaths)
--- 30.4% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #890 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,045 (7,821 total cases)
--- 0.7% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 127 (90 new cases, -17% change from previous week)
--- 30.4% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #890 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,045 (7,821 total cases)
--- 0.7% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 127 (90 new cases, -17% change from previous week)
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#22. Saluda County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 239 (49 total deaths)
--- 32.0% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #867 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.9 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,465 (1,733 total cases)
--- 22.8% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 78 (16 new cases, +45% change from previous week)
--- 32.0% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #867 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.9 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,465 (1,733 total cases)
--- 22.8% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 78 (16 new cases, +45% change from previous week)
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#21. Spartanburg County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 241 (772 total deaths)
--- 33.1% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #852 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.6 (5 new deaths, -29% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,493 (39,950 total cases)
--- 13.9% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 140 (447 new cases, -45% change from previous week)
--- 33.1% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #852 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.6 (5 new deaths, -29% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,493 (39,950 total cases)
--- 13.9% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 140 (447 new cases, -45% change from previous week)
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#20. Laurens County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 247 (167 total deaths)
--- 36.5% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #804 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.0 (2 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,348 (6,984 total cases)
--- 5.7% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 161 (109 new cases, -40% change from previous week)
--- 36.5% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #804 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.0 (2 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,348 (6,984 total cases)
--- 5.7% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 161 (109 new cases, -40% change from previous week)
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#19. Calhoun County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 247 (36 total deaths)
--- 36.5% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #802 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,837 (1,286 total cases)
--- 19.5% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 62 (9 new cases, +350% change from previous week)
--- 36.5% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #802 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,837 (1,286 total cases)
--- 19.5% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 62 (9 new cases, +350% change from previous week)
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#18. Anderson County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 249 (504 total deaths)
--- 37.6% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #786 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.5 (5 new deaths, +25% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,941 (22,162 total cases)
--- 0.3% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 91 (185 new cases, -38% change from previous week)
--- 37.6% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #786 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.5 (5 new deaths, +25% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,941 (22,162 total cases)
--- 0.3% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 91 (185 new cases, -38% change from previous week)
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#17. Cherokee County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 258 (148 total deaths)
--- 42.5% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #725 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,288 (5,895 total cases)
--- 6.2% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 155 (89 new cases, +39% change from previous week)
--- 42.5% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #725 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,288 (5,895 total cases)
--- 6.2% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 155 (89 new cases, +39% change from previous week)
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#16. Darlington County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 258 (172 total deaths)
--- 42.5% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #724 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,303 (8,196 total cases)
--- 12.1% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 51 (34 new cases, +17% change from previous week)
--- 42.5% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #724 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,303 (8,196 total cases)
--- 12.1% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 51 (34 new cases, +17% change from previous week)
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#15. Barnwell County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 259 (54 total deaths)
--- 43.1% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #717 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,991 (2,502 total cases)
--- 9.3% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 91 (19 new cases, +171% change from previous week)
--- 43.1% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #717 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,991 (2,502 total cases)
--- 9.3% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 91 (19 new cases, +171% change from previous week)
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#14. Newberry County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 260 (100 total deaths)
--- 43.6% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #707 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 7.8 (3 new deaths, +50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,341 (4,744 total cases)
--- 12.5% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 88 (34 new cases, -29% change from previous week)
--- 43.6% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #707 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 7.8 (3 new deaths, +50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,341 (4,744 total cases)
--- 12.5% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 88 (34 new cases, -29% change from previous week)
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#13. Hampton County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 260 (50 total deaths)
--- 43.6% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #705 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 10.4 (2 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,739 (1,872 total cases)
--- 11.2% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 73 (14 new cases, -52% change from previous week)
--- 43.6% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #705 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 10.4 (2 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,739 (1,872 total cases)
--- 11.2% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 73 (14 new cases, -52% change from previous week)
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#12. Dillon County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 266 (81 total deaths)
--- 47.0% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #647 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 14,128 (4,306 total cases)
--- 28.8% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 144 (44 new cases, +29% change from previous week)
--- 47.0% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #647 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 14,128 (4,306 total cases)
--- 28.8% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 144 (44 new cases, +29% change from previous week)
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#11. Orangeburg County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 276 (238 total deaths)
--- 52.5% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #584 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.3 (2 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,977 (9,459 total cases)
--- 0.0% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 94 (81 new cases, +3% change from previous week)
--- 52.5% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #584 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.3 (2 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,977 (9,459 total cases)
--- 0.0% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 94 (81 new cases, +3% change from previous week)
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#10. McCormick County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 285 (27 total deaths)
--- 57.5% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #539 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,652 (1,008 total cases)
--- 2.9% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 85 (8 new cases, -11% change from previous week)
--- 57.5% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #539 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,652 (1,008 total cases)
--- 2.9% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 85 (8 new cases, -11% change from previous week)
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#9. Florence County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 290 (401 total deaths)
--- 60.2% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #511 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.9 (4 new deaths, +300% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,526 (17,323 total cases)
--- 14.2% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 69 (95 new cases, +76% change from previous week)
--- 60.2% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #511 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.9 (4 new deaths, +300% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,526 (17,323 total cases)
--- 14.2% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 69 (95 new cases, +76% change from previous week)
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#8. Union County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 308 (84 total deaths)
--- 70.2% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #415 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,979 (2,999 total cases)
--- 0.1% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 322 (88 new cases, +105% change from previous week)
--- 70.2% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #415 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,979 (2,999 total cases)
--- 0.1% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 322 (88 new cases, +105% change from previous week)
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#7. Clarendon County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 317 (107 total deaths)
--- 75.1% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #367 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,880 (3,334 total cases)
--- 10.0% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 68 (23 new cases, +44% change from previous week)
--- 75.1% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #367 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,880 (3,334 total cases)
--- 10.0% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 68 (23 new cases, +44% change from previous week)
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#6. Williamsburg County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 323 (98 total deaths)
--- 78.5% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #338 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 9.9 (3 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,033 (3,958 total cases)
--- 18.8% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 56 (17 new cases, +13% change from previous week)
--- 78.5% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #338 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 9.9 (3 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,033 (3,958 total cases)
--- 18.8% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 56 (17 new cases, +13% change from previous week)
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#5. Colleton County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 329 (124 total deaths)
--- 81.8% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #322 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.3 (2 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,178 (3,458 total cases)
--- 16.4% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 109 (41 new cases, +41% change from previous week)
--- 81.8% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #322 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.3 (2 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,178 (3,458 total cases)
--- 16.4% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 109 (41 new cases, +41% change from previous week)
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#4. Marion County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 333 (102 total deaths)
--- 84.0% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #309 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.3 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,289 (3,461 total cases)
--- 2.9% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 46 (14 new cases, -42% change from previous week)
--- 84.0% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #309 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.3 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,289 (3,461 total cases)
--- 2.9% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 46 (14 new cases, -42% change from previous week)
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#3. Lee County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 351 (59 total deaths)
--- 93.9% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #255 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,988 (1,849 total cases)
--- 0.1% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 59 (10 new cases, -17% change from previous week)
--- 93.9% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #255 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,988 (1,849 total cases)
--- 0.1% more cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 59 (10 new cases, -17% change from previous week)
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#2. Fairfield County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 354 (79 total deaths)
--- 95.6% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #247 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,391 (2,322 total cases)
--- 5.3% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 139 (31 new cases, +48% change from previous week)
--- 95.6% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #247 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,391 (2,322 total cases)
--- 5.3% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 139 (31 new cases, +48% change from previous week)
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#1. Bamberg County
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 363 (51 total deaths)
--- 100.6% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #222 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,870 (1,529 total cases)
--- 0.9% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 78 (11 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
--- 100.6% more deaths per 100k residents than South Carolina
--- #222 highest rate among all counties nationwide
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,870 (1,529 total cases)
--- 0.9% less cases per 100k residents than South Carolina
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 78 (11 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
