Deuel County Health Data
Deuel County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
75/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.2 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
14.6%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 23.4 per 100K
Dentists
23.2
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 Deuel County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Deuel | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.4% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.7% | 21.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Deuel | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.4% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.1% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Deuel | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.3% | 73.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.7% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.6% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Deuel | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.2% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.6% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Deuel County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary care provider ratio in Deuel County recorded at 23
Health data brief for Deuel County, South Dakota.
Deuel County has 23 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70. Despite this provider ratio, residents have a life expectancy of 79.2 years, which is longer than the state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 9.6%, lower than the South Dakota average of 11.1% and the national 10% figure. Approximately 14.6% of residents report poor or fair health, which is less than the 17% national typical rate. Data for mental health providers is currently unavailable for this county. These metrics provide a snapshot of clinical access and health status for the local population compared to the broader region. 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.