Aurora County Health Data
Aurora County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
63/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.4%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
77.7
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Aurora County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Aurora | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.7% | 37.2% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.4% | 21.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Aurora | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Aurora | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.5% | 73.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.7% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.8% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Aurora | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.4% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.1% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Aurora County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Aurora County Mental Health Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Aurora County, South Dakota.
Aurora County has 72 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Residents of the county have a life expectancy of 75.9 years, which is slightly higher than the state average of 75.4 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 11.0%, nearly matching the state average of 11.1% and sitting one point higher than the national rate of 10%. Approximately 13.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the national rate of 17%. Data regarding primary care provider ratios for the county was not available. These figures come from the CDC County Health Rankings and federal provider records. Explore state-level health data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Aurora County, South Dakota
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Aurora County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.