McCook County Health Data
McCook County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
12.9%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 17.6 per 100K
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
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 McCook County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | McCook | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.9% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.7% | 21.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | McCook | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.1% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.5% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | McCook | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.5% | 73.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.3% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.3% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | McCook | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.6% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.3% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare McCook County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Access in McCook County Measures Below National Median
Health data brief for McCook County, South Dakota.
In McCook County, the ratio of primary care providers is 18 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. There is no available data for mental health providers in the county. The life expectancy for residents is 76.7 years, slightly above the state average of 75.4 years but just below the national average of 77 years. The rate of residents reporting poor or fair health is 12.9%, compared to the national average of 17%. McCook County’s uninsured rate is 11.0%, which is nearly equal to the South Dakota state average of 11.1% and slightly higher than the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in McCook County, South Dakota
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in McCook County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.