Grant County Health Data
Grant County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
12.8%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 79.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
39.8
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 Grant County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% | 37.2% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.2% | 21.9% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.3% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.5% | 73.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.5% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 4.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.2% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.9% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.5% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Grant County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Grant County Mental Health Provider Access significantly Trails National Median
Health data brief for Grant County, South Dakota.
Grant County has a mental health provider ratio of 13 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In terms of other healthcare metrics, the primary care provider ratio stands at 80 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 78.5 years, a figure that exceeds the South Dakota state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 10.4%, slightly lower than the state average of 11.1% and comparable to the national average of 10%. Additionally, 12.8% of adults in Grant County report being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. 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.