Charles Mix County Health Data

Charles Mix County has a health score of 30/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #55 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 Charles Mix County is 71.4 years. The South Dakota state average is 75.4 years, making Charles Mix County below the state average.

Charles Mix County's health score of 30/100 is below the South Dakota average of 60/100. Life expectancy is 71.4 years vs. the state average of 75.4 years. The uninsured rate is 15.5% vs. 11.1% statewide.

Key health factors for Charles Mix County include: life expectancy (71.4 years), uninsured rate (15.5%), and primary care physician access (33:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 119:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 30/100 ("Below Average"), Charles Mix County faces health challenges compared to other counties in South Dakota. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.4 years. 15.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Charles Mix County's health score of 30/100 is below the South Dakota average of 60/100. The uninsured rate of 15.5% 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.