Marshall County Health Data
Marshall County, South Dakota
Health Score
75/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Data Story
About Health in Marshall County, South Dakota
Marshall County's moderate health standing
Marshall County's 79.3-year life expectancy sits about 4 years below the U.S. average, with 12.9% of residents reporting poor or fair health. The county faces health challenges slightly above national norms but manages better outcomes than many rural peers.
Slightly above South Dakota average
Marshall County's life expectancy of 79.3 years exceeds the state average of 75.4 years by 3.9 years, placing it in the upper-middle tier of South Dakota counties. The county's 12.9% poor/fair health rate aligns closely with statewide patterns.
Midfield among rural neighbors
Marshall County's 79.3-year life expectancy outpaces Lyman County (68.3 years) by 11 years but trails Lincoln County (83.8 years) by 4.5 years. The county represents a healthy middle ground within its region.
Moderate coverage, limited primary care
Marshall County's 10.5% uninsured rate is slightly below the state average, but the county has just 23 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, suggesting geographic or supply constraints. Mental health provider data is limited, indicating potential gaps in behavioral health services.
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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.