Lyman County Health Data

Lyman County has a health score of 18/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #57 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 Lyman County is 68.3 years. The South Dakota state average is 75.4 years, making Lyman County below the state average.

Lyman County's health score of 18/100 is below the South Dakota average of 60/100. Life expectancy is 68.3 years vs. the state average of 75.4 years. The uninsured rate is 14.2% vs. 11.1% statewide.

Key health factors for Lyman County include: life expectancy (68.3 years), uninsured rate (14.2%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). Mental health provider access is 54:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 18/100 ("Below Average"), Lyman County faces health challenges compared to other counties in South Dakota. Residents have a life expectancy of 68.3 years. 14.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Lyman County's health score of 18/100 is below the South Dakota average of 60/100. The uninsured rate of 14.2% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.