Douglas County Health Data
Douglas County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
70/100
Average
Life Expectancy
80.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.9 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.6%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
35.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 35.4 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 Douglas County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.9% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% | 30.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.5% | 21.9% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.5% | 73.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.2% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.0% | 75.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Douglas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | 17.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.4% | 31.9% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Douglas 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
Poor or fair health reported by 14.6 percent in Douglas County
Health data brief for Douglas County, South Dakota.
In Douglas County, 14.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is less than the national average of 17%. The county has a life expectancy of 80.9 years, longer than the South Dakota average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. However, the uninsured rate of 12.8% is higher than the state figure of 11.1% and the national 10% average. Provider access includes 35 primary care providers and 35 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000, respectively. These data points provide context for the current health and clinical landscape of the county. 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.