Gregory County Health Data
Gregory County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.1%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
101
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.2%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 100.6 per 100K
Dentists
25.0
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 Gregory County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Gregory | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.6% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.3% | 21.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Gregory | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.5% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Gregory | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.4% | 73.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.0% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.0% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Gregory | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | 17.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.9% | 31.9% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Gregory 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
Gregory County Uninsured Rate Higher Than State and National Averages
Health data brief for Gregory County, South Dakota.
The uninsured rate in Gregory County is 15.1%, which is higher than the South Dakota average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for residents is 73.7 years, which is lower than the state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Regarding provider availability, there are 101 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70, but only 25 mental health providers per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. Approximately 17.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure nearly identical to the national average of 17%. Other clinical data shows a primary care provider ratio higher than state norms. 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.