Day County Health Data
Day County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
64/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
15.2%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.3
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 Day County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Day | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.2% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.9% | 21.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Day | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.7% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% | 19.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Day | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.4% | 73.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.0% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.1% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Day | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 17.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.7% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Day County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Day County uninsured rate higher than South Dakota average
Health data brief for Day County, South Dakota.
The uninsured rate in Day County is 12.5%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. Data indicates a life expectancy of 78.3 years for residents, which is longer than the state average of 75.4 years and the national median of 77 years. In terms of health access, the county has 37 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure lower than the national median of 70. Mental health provider ratios are not currently available for this county. About 15.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. Health outcomes and access metrics are updated annually. 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.