Hutchinson County Health Data
Hutchinson County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
76/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
121
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.0%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
54.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 121.4 per 100K
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 Hutchinson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hutchinson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.6% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.9% | 21.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hutchinson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.2% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.0% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hutchinson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.2% | 73.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.3% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.1% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hutchinson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.2% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.2% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hutchinson County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Hutchinson County Exceeds National Median for Primary Care Provider Access
Health data brief for Hutchinson County, South Dakota.
Hutchinson County records 121 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure that is significantly higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider ratio coincides with a life expectancy of 78.7 years, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 75.4 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. The data shows that 9.1% of the county population is uninsured, slightly lower than the national figure of 10% and the state average of 11.1%. Additionally, 14.0% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. For specialized services, the county has 41 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which remains below the national median of 250. 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.