Brule County Health Data

Brule County has a health score of 59/100, rated "Average." It ranks #50 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 Brule County is 79.1 years. The South Dakota state average is 75.4 years, making Brule County above the state average.

Brule County's health score of 59/100 is below the South Dakota average of 60/100. Life expectancy is 79.1 years vs. the state average of 75.4 years. The uninsured rate is 13.4% vs. 11.1% statewide.

Key health factors for Brule County include: life expectancy (79.1 years), uninsured rate (13.4%), and primary care physician access (115:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 151:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 59/100 ("Average"), Brule County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in South Dakota. Residents have a life expectancy of 79.1 years. 13.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Brule County's health score of 59/100 is below the South Dakota average of 60/100. The uninsured rate of 13.4% 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.