Brule County Health Data
Brule County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
59/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
115
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
151
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.0%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 114.5 per 100K
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 Brule County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Brule | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.5% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% | 30.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.9% | 21.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Brule | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% | 19.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Brule | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.0% | 73.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.2% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.8% | 75.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Brule | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | 17.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.2% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Brule 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
Brule County Primary Care Access High Compared to National Median
Health data brief for Brule County, South Dakota.
Brule County reports 115 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county has 151 mental health providers per 100,000, lower than the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 79.1 years, which is higher than the state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 13.4%, which is higher than the South Dakota average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. Exactly 17.0% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which matches the national rate. These data points are sourced from federal reporting by the CDC and the Census Bureau. Explore more about South Dakota health data.
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.