Butte County Health Data

Butte County, South Dakota

Health Score

62/100

Average

Life Expectancy

78.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

14.3%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

78.5 yr

State avg 75.4 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

14.3%

State avg 11.1%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

29

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

55

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Butte County, South Dakota

Butte County outlives the nation

At 78.5 years, Butte County residents live nearly 2 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.8 years. The county's 14.7% poor or fair health rate tracks close to the national average, suggesting a population that generally rates their health positively despite chronic conditions.

Above average within South Dakota

Butte County's 78.5-year life expectancy ranks well above South Dakota's 75.4-year state average. The county also outperforms the state's 11.1% uninsured rate, with only 14.3% of residents uninsured—though that's still above-state average.

Stronger than some, weaker than others

Butte County's life expectancy and uninsured rate fall between nearby counties: it beats Charles Mix County (71.4 years) but trails Clark County's exceptional 81.0 years. Butte has moderate primary care availability at 29 per 100K, compared to Codington County's robust 95 per 100K.

Uninsured rate above state average

With 14.3% of residents uninsured, Butte County faces a gap in coverage that exceeds the state average by 3.2 percentage points. Mental health providers are reasonably available at 55 per 100K, though primary care capacity at 29 per 100K suggests some access constraints.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Butte County, SD?
Butte County has a health score of 62/100, rated "Average." It ranks #47 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.
What is the life expectancy in Butte County?
Life expectancy in Butte County is 78.5 years. The South Dakota state average is 75.4 years, making Butte County above the state average.
How does Butte County health compare to the South Dakota average?
Butte County's health score of 62/100 is above the South Dakota average of 60/100. Life expectancy is 78.5 years vs. the state average of 75.4 years. The uninsured rate is 14.3% vs. 11.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Butte County?
Key health factors for Butte County include: life expectancy (78.5 years), uninsured rate (14.3%), and primary care physician access (29:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 55:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Butte County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 62/100 ("Average"), Butte County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in South Dakota. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.5 years. 14.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Butte County healthier than the South Dakota average?
Butte County's health score of 62/100 exceeds the South Dakota average of 60/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Butte County has better primary care access (29:1 ratio) than the state average (62:1).

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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.