Jerauld County Health Data
Jerauld County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
81/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
83.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
83.0 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
60
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.3%
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 Jerauld County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jerauld | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.9% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.1% | 21.9% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jerauld | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.5% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jerauld | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.1% | 73.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.1% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.6% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jerauld | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.1% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.6% | 31.9% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jerauld County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Jerauld County Reaches 83 Years
Health data brief for Jerauld County, South Dakota.
Jerauld County residents have a life expectancy of 83.0 years, notably higher than the South Dakota state average of 75.4 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. This figure is among the highest in the region. The county's uninsured rate is 8.8%, which is lower than the state's 11.1% and the national average of 10%. Regarding healthcare access, the county reports 60 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Additionally, 14.3% of the population reports poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. Primary care provider data was not available for this specific county. Explore state-level data.
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.