Kingsbury County Health Data
Kingsbury County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
77/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.4 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
13.3%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
38.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 38.5 per 100K
Dentists
57.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
38.4
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 Kingsbury County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kingsbury | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.8% | 21.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kingsbury | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.3% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.5% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kingsbury | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.1% | 73.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.3% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 4.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.0% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 4.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kingsbury | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.3% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.1% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kingsbury County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Kingsbury County Primary Care Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Kingsbury County, South Dakota.
Kingsbury County has 39 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Despite this provider ratio, the county reports a life expectancy of 79.4 years, exceeding the South Dakota state average of 75.4 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. The uninsured rate in Kingsbury County is 10.0%, matching the national average and sitting just below the state average of 11.1%. Data shows that 13.3% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is below the national average of 17%. Mental health provider statistics were not available for this location. 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.