Custer County Health Data
Custer County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
73/100
Average
Life Expectancy
81.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.5 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
55
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.3%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.5 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 Custer County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Custer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.6% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.4% | 21.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Custer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.4% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Custer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.8% | 73.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 70.6% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 5.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.2% | 75.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Custer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.6% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.4% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Custer 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
Custer County Reports Low Rates of Poor General Health
Health data brief for Custer County, South Dakota.
In Custer County, 12.3% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a figure lower than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 81.5 years, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 13.0%, higher than the state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. Regarding healthcare access, the county has 47 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 55 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. These numbers are based on data from the CDC and the HHS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. 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.