Harding County Health Data
Harding County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
68/100
Average
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
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
11.1%
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 Harding County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Harding | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.1% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.2% | 21.9% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Harding | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.5% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 4.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.8% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 5.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Harding | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.5% | 73.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 73.5% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 8.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.7% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Harding | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.4% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.4% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Harding 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
Poor Health Reporting in Harding County Better Than National Rate
Health data brief for Harding County, South Dakota.
In Harding County, 11.1% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate for the county is 11.3%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. Data for life expectancy, primary care provider ratios, and mental health provider ratios is not currently available for this county. These statistics reflect the reported health status and insurance coverage of residents compared to state and national norms. Further local metrics would be required to analyze additional clinical care trends in the region. Explore state-level data.
Get Care in Harding 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 Harding 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.