Aurora County Health Data

Aurora County has a health score of 63/100, rated "Average." It ranks #45 out of 66 counties in South Dakota (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Aurora County is 75.9 years. The South Dakota state average is 75.4 years, making Aurora County above the state average.

Aurora County's health score of 63/100 is above the South Dakota average of 60/100. Life expectancy is 75.9 years vs. the state average of 75.4 years. The uninsured rate is 11.0% vs. 11.1% statewide.

Key health factors for Aurora County include: life expectancy (75.9 years), uninsured rate (11.0%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). Mental health provider access is 72:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 63/100 ("Average"), Aurora County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in South Dakota. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.9 years. 11.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Aurora County's health score of 63/100 exceeds the South Dakota average of 60/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.