Buffalo County Health Data

Buffalo County has a health score of 10/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #61 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 Buffalo County is 54.0 years. The South Dakota state average is 75.4 years, making Buffalo County below the state average.

Buffalo County's health score of 10/100 is below the South Dakota average of 60/100. Life expectancy is 54.0 years vs. the state average of 75.4 years. The uninsured rate is 12.8% vs. 11.1% statewide.

Key health factors for Buffalo County include: life expectancy (54.0 years), uninsured rate (12.8%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). Mental health provider access is 265:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 10/100 ("Below Average"), Buffalo County faces health challenges compared to other counties in South Dakota. Residents have a life expectancy of 54.0 years. 12.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Buffalo County's health score of 10/100 is below the South Dakota average of 60/100. The uninsured rate of 12.8% 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.