Codington County Health Data
Codington County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
71/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
95
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
359
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.9%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 95.0 per 100K
Dentists
17.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.5
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 Codington County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Codington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.2% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.5% | 21.9% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Codington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.1% | 25.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Codington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.8% | 73.6% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.0% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.3% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 5.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Codington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.4% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.7% | 31.9% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Codington County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Codington County Exceeds National Median for Mental Health Providers
Health data brief for Codington County, South Dakota.
Codington County reports 359 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio also stands higher than national figures, with 95 providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 78.8 years, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. About 14.9% of residents report their health as poor or fair, a figure lower than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 10.4%, which is lower than the state average of 11.1% and slightly higher than the national average of 10%. These statistics are based on reporting from federal healthcare databases. Explore state-level data.
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.