Hanson County Health Data
Hanson County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
77/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.1 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
12.7%
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 Hanson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hanson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.6% | 21.9% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hanson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.6% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hanson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.6% | 73.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.4% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.3% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hanson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | 17.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.1% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hanson 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
Hanson County Uninsured Rate Lower Than State and National Average
Health data brief for Hanson County, South Dakota.
Hanson County has an uninsured rate of 8.8%, which is lower than the South Dakota average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for county residents is 78.1 years, a figure that is higher than the state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 12.7% of the adult population reports poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. Data regarding primary care providers and mental health providers per 100,000 residents was not available for this county in the most recent datasets. These metrics are used to compare county-level health conditions across the state and the country. Explore state-level data.
Get Care in Hanson 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 Hanson 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.