Jones County Health Data
Jones County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
76/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
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
11.9%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
97.1
per 100K residents
Dentists
97.1
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 Jones County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jones | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.5% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% | 30.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.1% | 21.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jones | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% | 19.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jones | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.8% | 73.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 71.3% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 6.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.2% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jones | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.0% | 17.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 28.9% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jones 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
Jones County Reports Lower Health Concerns Than National Average
Health data brief for Jones County, South Dakota.
In Jones County, 11.9% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure that is lower than the national average of 17%. The county also shows an uninsured rate of 9.0%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. While life expectancy and provider ratios were not included in the data for this county, these figures provide a comparison of health status and insurance coverage relative to national and state levels. The health status rate is one of the more favorable indicators for this area compared to the state's general demographic trends. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Jones 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 Jones 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.