McCook County Health Data

McCook County, South Dakota

Health Score

67/100

Average

Life Expectancy

76.7 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.0%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

76.7 yr

State avg 75.4 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.0%

State avg 11.1%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

18

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Data Story

About Health in McCook County, South Dakota

McCook County near national norms

McCook County's 76.7-year life expectancy is about 6.6 years below the U.S. average, with 12.9% of residents in poor or fair health. The county's health metrics closely mirror national trends without standing out as either exceptional or severely challenged.

Slightly above South Dakota baseline

McCook County's life expectancy of 76.7 years edges out the state average of 75.4 years by 1.3 years, placing it in the middle of South Dakota's health rankings. The county's poor/fair health rate matches statewide patterns.

Better off than some peers

McCook County's 76.7-year life expectancy exceeds Lyman County (68.3 years) but trails Marshall County (79.3 years) and Lincoln County (83.8 years). The county performs solidly within its region but has room to improve.

Near-average coverage, thin provider network

McCook County's 11.0% uninsured rate is essentially in line with the state average, but the county has just 18 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—among the lowest in the sample. Mental health provider data is not available, raising questions about behavioral health capacity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of McCook County, SD?
McCook County has a health score of 67/100, rated "Average." It ranks #40 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.
What is the life expectancy in McCook County?
Life expectancy in McCook County is 76.7 years. The South Dakota state average is 75.4 years, making McCook County above the state average.
How does McCook County health compare to the South Dakota average?
McCook County's health score of 67/100 is above the South Dakota average of 60/100. Life expectancy is 76.7 years vs. the state average of 75.4 years. The uninsured rate is 11.0% vs. 11.1% statewide.
What health factors affect McCook County?
Key health factors for McCook County include: life expectancy (76.7 years), uninsured rate (11.0%), and primary care physician access (18:1 (population to primary care physicians)). These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is McCook County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 67/100 ("Average"), McCook County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in South Dakota. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.7 years. 11.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is McCook County healthier than the South Dakota average?
McCook County's health score of 67/100 exceeds the South Dakota average of 60/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. McCook County has better primary care access (18:1 ratio) than the state average (62:1).

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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.