Hughes County Health Data
Hughes County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
73/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.7 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
79
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
295
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
11.7%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
67.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 79.1 per 100K
Dentists
5.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
73.3
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 Hughes County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hughes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.9% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.3% | 21.9% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hughes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.0% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.9% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 4.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hughes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.2% | 73.6% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 71.3% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 6.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.8% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hughes | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.5% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 28.0% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hughes 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
Mental Health Provider Ratio in Hughes County Surpasses National Median
Health data brief for Hughes County, South Dakota.
Hughes County has 295 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The uninsured rate in the county is 7.6%, which is lower than the state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy is 75.7 years, which is slightly higher than the state average of 75.4 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. For clinical care, the primary care provider ratio is 79 per 100,000, higher than the national median of 70. Additionally, 11.7% of the adult population reports being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. 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.