Hanson County Health Data

Hanson County has a health score of 77/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #11 out of 66 counties in South Dakota (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Hanson County is 78.1 years. The South Dakota state average is 75.4 years, making Hanson County above the state average.

Hanson County's health score of 77/100 is above the South Dakota average of 60/100. Life expectancy is 78.1 years vs. the state average of 75.4 years. The uninsured rate is 8.8% vs. 11.1% statewide.

Key health factors for Hanson County include: life expectancy (78.1 years), uninsured rate (8.8%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 77/100 ("Excellent"), Hanson County is one of the healthier counties in South Dakota. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.1 years. 8.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Hanson County's health score of 77/100 exceeds the South Dakota average of 60/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.