Health Profile of Douglas County, South Dakota
Douglas 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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B
Douglas County Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Douglas County | South Dakota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 82.7 | 79.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 16.0% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.4% | 13.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Douglas County is 82.7 years, about 2.8 years longer than the South Dakota average of 79.9 years. The uninsured rate is 16.0%, higher than the South Dakota average of 9.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.4% of residents, lower than the South Dakota average of 13.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
1,275 residents in Douglas County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 144 48 men · 96 women
- 75–84 218 103 men · 116 women
- 65–74 312 159 men · 154 women
- 50–64 601 301 men · 301 women
Younger residents
672 residents in Douglas County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 189 102 boys · 87 girls
- 7–12 194 92 boys · 102 girls
- 3–7 165 75 boys · 90 girls
- 0–3 123 58 boys · 66 girls
About 189 residents in Douglas County (6.7% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 82.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Douglas County | South Dakota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 9.3% | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.8% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.8% | 34.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Douglas County is about 22% higher than in South Dakota.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Douglas County | South Dakota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.5% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% | 18.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.3% | 25.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Douglas County is about 17% lower than in South Dakota.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 3,475 cigarettes a day, 104,247 a month, or 1.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 38,224 minutes a day and 14.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Douglas County is 82.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 0.32 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 | Douglas County | South Dakota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.89 | 4.61 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Douglas County is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Douglas County, SD Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Douglas County, SD is the 5th largest of the 6 counties compared here, 2,828 residents against a local median of 7,404. Where Douglas County, SD breaks from the counties next to it is uninsured, sitting 207% above the local median of 5.2% at 16.0%. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 12.0% on uninsured, so Douglas County, SD sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Douglas County, SD has the 5th lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County, SD | 2,828 | 82.7 yrs #3/6 | 16.0% #5/6 | 33.8% #4/6 |
| Charles Mix County, SD | 9,281 | 80.3 yrs | 17.1% | 36.0% |
| Davison County, SD | 19,952 | 80.9 yrs | 8.0% | 33.1% |
| Aurora County, SD | 2,642 | 83.5 yrs | 5.2% | 32.7% |
| Hutchinson County, SD | 7,404 | 80.5 yrs | 5.1% | 30.4% |
| Bon Homme County, SD | 7,043 | 83.8 yrs | 5.2% | 35.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Douglas County, South Dakota has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than South Dakota, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Douglas County, South Dakota.
What is the health grade for Douglas County, South Dakota?
Douglas County, South Dakota has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
Is Douglas County, South Dakota one of the healthiest counties in South Dakota?
Douglas County ranks 36th healthiest out of 62 counties in South Dakota by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
How long do people live in Douglas County, South Dakota?
People in Douglas County, South Dakota can expect to live 82.7 years on average, 2.8 years longer than the South Dakota average of 79.9.
How many people lack health insurance in Douglas County, South Dakota?
16.0% of residents in Douglas County, South Dakota have no health insurance, about 1 in 6 people, 7.0 points above the South Dakota rate of 9.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Douglas County, South Dakota?
33.8% of adults in Douglas County, South Dakota are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.1 points below the South Dakota rate of 34.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Douglas County, South Dakota go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 3,475 cigarettes a day, 104,247 a month, or 1.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 38,224 minutes a day and 14.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Douglas County is 82.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 0.32 lifetimes a year.
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