Edmunds County Health Data
Edmunds County, South Dakota
Health Score
76/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Data Story
About Health in Edmunds County, South Dakota
Edmunds County residents live longer
Edmunds County's 79.1-year life expectancy exceeds the U.S. average of 73 years by 6.1 years, placing residents among America's healthier communities. With 13.9% reporting poor or fair health—well below the national average of roughly 18%—the county demonstrates strong wellness fundamentals.
Well above South Dakota's health average
At 79.1 years, Edmunds County's life expectancy tops South Dakota's state average of 75.4 years by 3.7 years. The county ranks among the state's healthiest and demonstrates solid healthcare delivery across its communities.
Edmunds holds strong regional standing
Edmunds's 79.1-year life expectancy places it among the highest in this county group, exceeded only by Douglas (80.9) and Deuel (79.2). The county's 50 primary care providers per 100K offer better access than Day County (37) or Deuel County (23), supporting preventive care and chronic disease management.
Lowest uninsured rate in the group
Edmunds County's 9.5% uninsured rate is among the lowest in this analysis and well below South Dakota's 11.1% average, indicating robust health insurance coverage. Data on mental health providers is limited, but the county's 50 primary care doctors per 100K provide strong frontline care capacity.
Keep coverage strong year-round
Edmunds's low uninsured rate is a community asset—maintain it by reviewing your insurance annually at healthcare.gov. Contact your health department if you're uninsured or underinsured; local resources can help you find plans that fit your budget and health needs.
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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.