Beadle County Health Data
Beadle County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
53/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.9%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
271
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.9%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 47.1 per 100K
Dentists
10.4
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 Beadle County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Beadle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.4% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 11.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% | 30.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.1% | 21.9% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Beadle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.5% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Beadle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.5% | 73.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.9% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.8% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Beadle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.5% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.3% | 31.9% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Beadle 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
Beadle County Primary Care Ratio Is Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Beadle County, South Dakota.
Beadle County reports 47 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. For mental health services, the county has 271 providers per 100,000, exceeding the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 78.4 years, which is higher than the state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 12.9%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 18.9% of adults in Beadle County report poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national figure of 17%. These statistics are sourced from the CDC and national provider datasets. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.