Overall Health Rating
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.
Healthiest and Least Healthy Counties in South Dakota
- Brookings County (104% of U.S. avg)
- Lincoln County (104% of U.S. avg)
- Clay County (103% of U.S. avg)
- Todd County (91% of U.S. avg)
- Buffalo County (91% of U.S. avg)
- Mellette County (92% of U.S. avg)
Ranked by the Map AI Health Index, which combines life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment.
General Health Overview
| Metric | South Dakota | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.3% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in South Dakota is 79.9 years, about 1.6 years longer than the US average of 78.3 years.
The uninsured population in South Dakota is 9.3%, higher than the US average of 8.5%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | South Dakota | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.9% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.8% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in South Dakota is about 15% lower than in US.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | South Dakota | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in South Dakota are about the same as in US.
Air Quality
| Metric | South Dakota | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.61 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in South Dakota is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, South Dakota has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in South Dakota.
What is the health grade for South Dakota?
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Is South Dakota one of the healthiest states in US?
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What is the life expectancy in South Dakota?
The life expectancy in South Dakota is 79.9 years, higher than the US average of 78.3 years.
What percentage of South Dakota residents are uninsured?
9.3% of South Dakota residents are uninsured, higher than the US average of 8.5%.
What percentage of South Dakota residents are obese?
34.9% of South Dakota residents are classified as obese, higher than the US average of 34.3%.