Edmunds County Health Data
Edmunds County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
13.9%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 49.6 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 Edmunds County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Edmunds | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.7% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.7% | 21.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Edmunds | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.2% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.9% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 4.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Edmunds | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.0% | 73.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.7% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.0% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Edmunds | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.1% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 1.1 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 Edmunds County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Edmunds County uninsured rate lower than state and national averages
Health data brief for Edmunds County, South Dakota.
The uninsured rate in Edmunds County is 9.5%, which is lower than the South Dakota average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for county residents is 79.1 years, which is higher than the state average of 75.4 years and the national typical age of 77 years. Approximately 13.9% of the population reports poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. Primary care provider availability is 50 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. There is no available data for mental health providers in the county at this time. These statistics offer a comparison of local health coverage and outcomes against state and national benchmarks. 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.