Corson County Health Data
Corson County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
58.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
58.7 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
106
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.6%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
25.9
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 Corson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Corson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.3% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 7.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 18.3% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 7.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.0% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 7.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.3% | 21.9% | 24.1% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Corson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 30.8% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 12.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.1% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 11.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Corson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.8% | 73.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 50.7% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 14.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.2% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Corson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.9% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.2% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Corson County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Corson County Recorded at 58.7 Years
Health data brief for Corson County, South Dakota.
Life expectancy in Corson County is 58.7 years, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 26.6% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s mental health provider ratio is 106 per 100,000 residents, while the national median is 250. The uninsured rate is 10.3%, which is lower than the state average of 11.1% and slightly higher than the national average of 10%. Primary care provider data is currently unavailable for this county. These data points provide a factual comparison of health metrics using standardized national and state benchmarks as compiled by federal agencies. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Corson 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 Corson 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.