Jerauld County Health Data

Jerauld County has a health score of 81/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #7 out of 66 counties in South Dakota (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Jerauld County is 83.0 years. The South Dakota state average is 75.4 years, making Jerauld County above the state average.

Jerauld County's health score of 81/100 is above the South Dakota average of 60/100. Life expectancy is 83.0 years vs. the state average of 75.4 years. The uninsured rate is 8.8% vs. 11.1% statewide.

Key health factors for Jerauld County include: life expectancy (83.0 years), uninsured rate (8.8%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). Mental health provider access is 60:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 81/100 ("Excellent"), Jerauld County is one of the healthier counties in South Dakota. Residents have a life expectancy of 83.0 years. 8.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Jerauld County's health score of 81/100 exceeds the South Dakota average of 60/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.