Hamlin County Health Data
Hamlin County, South Dakota
Health Score
68/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
16
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Data Story
About Health in Hamlin County, South Dakota
Hamlin County near national average
At 77.3 years, Hamlin County residents live nearly a year below the U.S. average of 76.4 years—nearly matching national longevity. A 12.5% poor/fair health rate falls well short of the national average of 17%.
Slightly above state average
Hamlin County's 77.3-year life expectancy exceeds South Dakota's 75.4-year average by 1.9 years. The county performs solidly within state rankings for population health.
Competitive with surrounding counties
Hamlin County's 77.3-year life expectancy trails Haakon County (80.1 years) but exceeds Gregory County (73.7 years). The county maintains middle-tier performance among regional peers.
Limited primary care, near-average uninsurance
Hamlin County's 11.8% uninsured rate slightly exceeds South Dakota's 11.1% average. The county faces a significant primary care challenge with just 16 providers per 100,000 residents—well below regional norms.
Getting covered eases care access
With limited local primary care providers, ensuring insurance coverage helps Hamlin County residents access care effectively. Marketplace enrollment or Medicaid can connect you with providers and reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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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.