Davison County Health Data
Davison County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
81
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
161
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.9%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
30.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 80.5 per 100K
Dentists
35.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.0
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 Davison County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Davison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.6% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% | 30.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.5% | 21.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Davison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.4% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% | 19.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Davison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.8% | 73.6% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.4% | 64.7% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.0% | 75.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Davison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.6% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| 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 Davison County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Davison County primary care provider availability exceeds national median
Health data brief for Davison County, South Dakota.
In Davison County, there are 81 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 and exceeds the concentration found in many neighboring counties. Mental health provider availability is lower, with 161 providers per 100,000 people compared to the national median of 250. Residents in the county have a life expectancy of 78.5 years, which is longer than the South Dakota average of 75.4 years and the national typical age of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 11.0%, nearly identical to the state average of 11.1% and slightly higher than the national figure of 10%. Approximately 15.9% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is less than the 17% reported across the country. 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.