Butte County Health Data
Butte County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
14.7%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 28.7 per 100K
Dentists
28.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
56.9
per 100K residents
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 Butte County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Butte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% | 30.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.6% | 21.9% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Butte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.3% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.1% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Butte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.6% | 73.6% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.0% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.3% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Butte | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 17.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.6% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Butte County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Butte County Uninsured Rate Higher Than South Dakota Average
Health data brief for Butte County, South Dakota.
The uninsured rate in Butte County is 14.3%, a figure higher than the South Dakota state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. Health provider ratios also differ from national medians, with 29 primary care providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 70. Mental health care shows a ratio of 55 providers per 100,000 residents, whereas the national median is 250. Residents report a life expectancy of 78.5 years, placing the county ahead of the state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 14.7% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, which is lower than the national average of 17%. The county’s health profile is documented through federal and state tracking systems. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Butte County, South Dakota
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Butte County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.