Clark County Health Data
Clark County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
78/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.0 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
14.3%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
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 Clark County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.3% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.6% | 21.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% | 25.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.1% | 73.6% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.6% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.1% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.7% | 17.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.1% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clark County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Clark County Life Expectancy Reaches Eighty One Years
Health data brief for Clark County, South Dakota.
Life expectancy in Clark County is 81.0 years, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for the county is 9.4%, sitting lower than the state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. When residents are asked about their general health, 14.3% report being in poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. Data for primary care and mental health provider ratios are currently unavailable for this county in the federal dataset. These metrics provide a snapshot of health indicators and insurance coverage within the region compared to broader state and national trends. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Get Care in Clark 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 Clark 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.