Haakon County Health Data
Haakon County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
80.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.1 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
109
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
14.7%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
58.5
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 Haakon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Haakon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.4% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.2% | 21.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Haakon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% | 19.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Haakon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.8% | 73.6% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.4% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.3% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Haakon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | 17.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.7% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Haakon County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Haakon County Life Expectancy Reaches 80.1 Years
Health data brief for Haakon County, South Dakota.
Life expectancy in Haakon County is 80.1 years, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The primary care provider ratio in the county stands at 109 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. No mental health provider ratio was reported for this area. About 14.7% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 10.4%, which is lower than the state average of 11.1% and roughly equal to the national average of 10%. These metrics provide a snapshot of the health landscape in the region. 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.