Faulk County Health Data
Faulk County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
63/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
15.8%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
93.6
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 Faulk County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Faulk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% | 37.2% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 11.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% | 30.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 23.2% | 21.9% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Faulk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.3% | 18.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% | 19.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% | 25.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Faulk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.6% | 73.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.7% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.2% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Faulk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 17.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.2% | 31.9% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Faulk County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Faulk County life expectancy higher than state and national averages
Health data brief for Faulk County, South Dakota.
Residents of Faulk County have a life expectancy of 77.2 years, which is longer than the South Dakota average of 75.4 years and slightly higher than the national figure of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 10.7%, which is lower than the state average of 11.1% but higher than the national 10% figure. Poor or fair health is reported by 15.8% of the population, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. There are 47 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. Mental health provider ratios for this county are currently unavailable. These figures provide an overview of health coverage and life duration metrics for the area. 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.