Hamlin County Health Data
Hamlin County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
12.5%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
47.7
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 Hamlin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hamlin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.1% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.9% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.6% | 21.9% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hamlin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.2% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% | 19.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hamlin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.9% | 73.6% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.3% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 4.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.0% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hamlin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.8% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.8% | 31.9% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hamlin 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
Primary Care Provider Access Limited in Hamlin County
Health data brief for Hamlin County, South Dakota.
Hamlin County reports 16 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Data for mental health providers was not available in recent reporting. Residents in the county have a life expectancy of 77.3 years, which is higher than the South Dakota average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 11.8%, which is higher than the state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 12.5% of the adult population reports being in poor or fair health, a figure that is lower than the national average of 17%. These statistics provide a comparison of local health access and outcomes. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Hamlin County, South Dakota
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Hamlin County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.