Fall River County Health Data

Fall River County has a health score of 42/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #52 out of 66 counties in South Dakota (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Fall River County is 72.8 years. The South Dakota state average is 75.4 years, making Fall River County below the state average.

Fall River County's health score of 42/100 is below the South Dakota average of 60/100. Life expectancy is 72.8 years vs. the state average of 75.4 years. The uninsured rate is 12.8% vs. 11.1% statewide.

Key health factors for Fall River County include: life expectancy (72.8 years), uninsured rate (12.8%), and primary care physician access (69:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 636:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 42/100 ("Below Average"), Fall River County faces health challenges compared to other counties in South Dakota. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.8 years. 12.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Fall River County's health score of 42/100 is below the South Dakota average of 60/100. The uninsured rate of 12.8% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.