Brookings County Health Data
Brookings County, South Dakota
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025Health Score
85/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.9 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
161
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.1%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 57.7 per 100K
Dentists
17.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.7
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 Brookings County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Brookings | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.5% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.9% | 21.9% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Brookings | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.9% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 5.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.9% | 25.4% | 27.0% | 5.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Brookings | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.3% | 73.6% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 70.5% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 5.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.4% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Brookings | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.2% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.4% | 31.9% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Brookings County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Source vintage: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years.
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Data Story
Brookings County Uninsured Rate Is Lower Than National Average
Health data brief for Brookings County, South Dakota.
By HealthByCounty Editorial Team
Page revised
The uninsured rate in Brookings County is 7.7%, which is lower than both the state average of 11.1% and the national rate of 10%. Life expectancy for residents is 79.9 years, which is higher than the state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Only 12.1% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the national rate of 17%. Regarding provider availability, there are 58 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 161 mental health providers per 100,000. Both ratios are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. These findings are based on data from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps and the HHS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. See the 2025 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps release methodology.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025, published by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation .
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.