Health Profile of Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls 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
Sioux Falls Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Sioux Falls | South Dakota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.8 | 79.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.3% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.7% | 13.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Sioux Falls is 78.8 years, about 1.1 years shorter than the South Dakota average of 79.9 years. The uninsured rate is 8.3%, lower than the South Dakota average of 9.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.7% of residents, lower than the South Dakota average of 13.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
53,772 residents in Sioux Falls are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 3,023 928 men · 2,095 women
- 75–84 6,547 2,777 men · 3,770 women
- 65–74 13,563 6,406 men · 7,157 women
- 50–64 30,639 15,011 men · 15,628 women
Younger residents
42,308 residents in Sioux Falls are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 11,873 6,158 boys · 5,715 girls
- 7–12 12,357 6,348 boys · 6,009 girls
- 3–7 10,240 5,197 boys · 5,043 girls
- 0–3 7,837 3,971 boys · 3,866 girls
About 6,827 residents in Sioux Falls (3.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Sioux Falls | South Dakota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.5% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.1% | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.5% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.8% | 34.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Sioux Falls is about 30% lower than in South Dakota. The rate of diabetes in Sioux Falls is about 29% lower than in South Dakota. The rate of cancer in Sioux Falls is about 20% lower than in South Dakota.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Sioux Falls | South Dakota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.0% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% | 18.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.9% | 25.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Sioux Falls is about 17% lower than in South Dakota.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 234,296 cigarettes a day, 7.0 million a month, or 85.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.6 million minutes a day and 940.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Sioux Falls is 78.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.06 lifetimes a day, or 23 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 | Sioux Falls | South Dakota Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.42 | 4.61 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Sioux Falls is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Sioux Falls, 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 Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Is Sioux Falls, South Dakota a healthy place to live?
Sioux Falls, 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.
What is the life expectancy in Sioux Falls, South Dakota?
People in Sioux Falls, South Dakota can expect to live 78.8 years on average, 1.1 years shorter than the South Dakota average of 79.9.
What is the uninsured rate in Sioux Falls, South Dakota?
8.3% of residents in Sioux Falls, South Dakota have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 0.7 points below the South Dakota rate of 9.0%.
How common is obesity in Sioux Falls, South Dakota?
30.8% of adults in Sioux Falls, South Dakota are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.1 points below the South Dakota rate of 34.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Sioux Falls, South Dakota go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 234,296 cigarettes a day, 7.0 million a month, or 85.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 2.6 million minutes a day and 940.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Sioux Falls is 78.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.06 lifetimes a day, or 23 lifetimes a year.
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