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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In a county with limited primary care availability, having insurance ensures you can access and pay for the care you find. Visit healthcare.gov to verify your coverage and explore options if you're uninsured or underinsured.
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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.