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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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.