Grant County Health Data

Grant County, South Dakota

Health Score

74/100

Average

Life Expectancy

78.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

10.4%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

78.5 yr

State avg 75.4 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

10.4%

State avg 11.1%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

80

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

13

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Grant County, South Dakota

Grant County outlives the nation

At 78.5 years, Grant County residents live longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years—a solid 2-year advantage. With a 12.8% poor/fair health rate, the county sits well below the national average of 17%, suggesting healthier populations overall.

Among South Dakota's healthiest

Grant County's 78.5-year life expectancy tops South Dakota's state average of 75.4 years by 3.1 years. This strong performance ranks the county in the upper tier for longevity within the state.

Outpacing rural peers in longevity

Grant County's life expectancy of 78.5 years beats neighbors Gregory County (73.7 years) and Hamlin County (77.3 years). The county also maintains better health outcomes than state peers with comparable resources.

Healthcare access remains manageable

Grant County's 10.4% uninsured rate edges above South Dakota's 11.1% average, suggesting most residents have coverage. The county provides 80 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 13 mental health providers per 100,000.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Grant County, SD?
Grant County has a health score of 74/100, rated "Average." It ranks #22 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.
What is the life expectancy in Grant County?
Life expectancy in Grant County is 78.5 years. The South Dakota state average is 75.4 years, making Grant County above the state average.
How does Grant County health compare to the South Dakota average?
Grant County's health score of 74/100 is above the South Dakota average of 60/100. Life expectancy is 78.5 years vs. the state average of 75.4 years. The uninsured rate is 10.4% vs. 11.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Grant County?
Key health factors for Grant County include: life expectancy (78.5 years), uninsured rate (10.4%), and primary care physician access (80:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 13:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Grant County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 74/100 ("Average"), Grant County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in South Dakota. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.5 years. 10.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Grant County healthier than the South Dakota average?
Grant County's health score of 74/100 exceeds the South Dakota average of 60/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.