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.

B
B

General Health Overview

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Metric Walworth County South Dakota Avg US Average
Life Expectancy (years) 78.6 79.9 78.3
Uninsured Population (%) 10.7% 9.3% 8.5%

Life expectancy in Walworth County is 78.6 years, about 1.4 years shorter than the South Dakota average of 79.9 years.

The uninsured population in Walworth County is 10.7%, higher than the South Dakota average of 9.3%.

Disease Prevalence

Disease / Condition Walworth County South Dakota Avg US Average
Diabetes 10.9% 10.5% 11.3%
Cancer 9.2% 7.6% 6.9%
Heart Diseases 8.5% 7.8% 7.1%
Adult Obesity 32.2% 34.9% 34.3%
Self-Rated Poor Health 12.3% 13.8% 16.3%

The rate of cancer in Walworth County is about 21% higher than in South Dakota.

Health Behaviors

Behavior Walworth County South Dakota Avg US Average
Smokers 16.6% 19.9% 19.0%
Binge Drinking 17.1% 18.8% 16.5%
Sedentary Lifestyle 24.6% 25.3% 25.1%

The rate of smoking in Walworth County is about 17% lower than in South Dakota.

Air Quality

Metric Walworth County South Dakota Avg US Average
Air Pollution (μg/m³) 4.57 4.61 6.09

With an annual average of 4.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Walworth County is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.

Conclusion

Considering all these factors, Walworth 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 Walworth County, South Dakota.

What is the health grade for Walworth County, South Dakota?

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Is Walworth County, South Dakota one of the healthiest counties in South Dakota?

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What is the life expectancy in Walworth County, South Dakota?

The life expectancy in Walworth County, South Dakota is 78.6 years, lower than the South Dakota average of 79.9 years.

What percentage of Walworth County, South Dakota residents are uninsured?

10.7% of Walworth County, South Dakota residents are uninsured, higher than the South Dakota average of 9.3%.

What percentage of Walworth County, South Dakota residents are obese?

32.3% of Walworth County, South Dakota residents are classified as obese, lower than the South Dakota average of 34.9%.