Bennett County Health Data
Bennett County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
14/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
67.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
67.9 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.2%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
23.4%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
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 Bennett County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bennett | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.1% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 5.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 17.3% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 6.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.8% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 6.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.8% | 21.9% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bennett | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 29.0% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 10.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.8% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 9.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bennett | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.8% | 73.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.8% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 10.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.8% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 6.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bennett | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.0% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.2% | 31.9% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bennett 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
Bennett County Life Expectancy Significantly Trails State Average
Health data brief for Bennett County, South Dakota.
Bennett County has a life expectancy of 67.9 years, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 75.4 years and nearly a decade shorter than the national average of 77 years. The county also reports that 23.4% of residents are in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national rate of 17%. Approximately 14.2% of residents lack health insurance, compared to a state rate of 11.1% and a national rate of 10%. Statistical data for primary care and mental health provider ratios in the county was unavailable in the current reporting period. These figures are part of the latest county-level health profile provided by federal agencies. Access the full CDC County Health Rankings data set.
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.