Charles Mix County Health Data
Charles Mix County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
30/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.4 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.5%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
119
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.5%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
32.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 32.7 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 Charles Mix County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Charles Mix | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.0% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.2% | 21.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Charles Mix | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.5% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 19.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.4% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Charles Mix | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.0% | 73.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.3% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.5% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Charles Mix | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.5% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Charles Mix County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Charles Mix County Primary Care Provider Ratio Below National Median
Health data brief for Charles Mix County, South Dakota.
Charles Mix County reports 33 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 119 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. The county’s uninsured rate stands at 15.5%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for residents is 71.4 years, lower than the state average of 75.4 years and the national figure of 77 years. Furthermore, 17.5% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, a figure slightly higher than the national average of 17%. These statistics are compiled from the most recent federal census and health surveys. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.