Bennett County Health Data

Bennett County has a health score of 14/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #59 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 Bennett County is 67.9 years. The South Dakota state average is 75.4 years, making Bennett County below the state average.

Bennett County's health score of 14/100 is below the South Dakota average of 60/100. Life expectancy is 67.9 years vs. the state average of 75.4 years. The uninsured rate is 14.2% vs. 11.1% statewide.

Key health factors for Bennett County include: life expectancy (67.9 years), uninsured rate (14.2%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 14/100 ("Below Average"), Bennett County faces health challenges compared to other counties in South Dakota. Residents have a life expectancy of 67.9 years. 14.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Bennett County's health score of 14/100 is below the South Dakota average of 60/100. The uninsured rate of 14.2% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.