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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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.