Marshall County Health Data
Marshall County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
12.9%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
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 Marshall County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.7% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.5% | 21.9% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.5% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.9% | 73.6% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.3% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 4.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.7% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.0% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.7% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Marshall 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
Marshall County Primary Care Provider Ratio Below National Median
Health data brief for Marshall County, South Dakota.
Marshall County has 23 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Information regarding mental health providers is not available. The county reports a life expectancy of 79.3 years, which is longer than the South Dakota state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 12.9% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, a lower rate than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Marshall County stands at 10.5%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 11.1% and similar to the national average of 10%. 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.