Fall River County Health Data
Fall River County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
42/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.8 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
69
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
636
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.2%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
55.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 69.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.9
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 Fall River County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Fall River | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.6% | 37.2% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 11.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.5% | 21.9% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fall River | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.1% | 18.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% | 19.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.2% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fall River | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.6% | 73.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.6% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.5% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fall River | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | 17.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.2% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fall River County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Fall River County mental health provider ratio more than double national median
Health data brief for Fall River County, South Dakota.
Fall River County has 636 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is more than double the national median of 250. Primary care provider availability is 69 per 100,000 residents, which closely aligns with the national median of 70. The life expectancy in the county is 72.8 years, shorter than the state average of 75.4 years and the national figure of 77 years. About 12.8% of residents are uninsured, which is higher than the South Dakota average of 11.1% and the national 10% average. Poor or fair health is reported by 16.2% of residents, which is slightly less than the 17% national average. These metrics highlight the local clinical environment and general health outcomes. 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.