Hand County Health Data
Hand County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
65
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
12.6%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
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 Hand County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hand | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.4% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.9% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.5% | 21.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hand | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.9% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.5% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 4.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hand | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.8% | 73.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.7% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 5.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.1% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hand | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.7% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.9% | 31.9% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hand 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
Hand County Life Expectancy Higher Than State and National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Hand County, South Dakota.
Life expectancy in Hand County is 78.5 years, exceeding the South Dakota average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. In terms of health status, 12.6% of adults report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 10.3%, which is lower than the state average of 11.1% and near the national average of 10%. Regarding clinical care, the primary care provider ratio is 65 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. No data was provided for mental health provider ratios in the county. These figures represent the documented health and provider metrics for the area. 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.