McPherson County Health Data
McPherson County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
83/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.7 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
13.8%
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 McPherson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | McPherson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.0% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.1% | 21.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | McPherson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.8% | 18.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% | 19.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% | 25.3% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | McPherson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 72.6% | 73.6% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.5% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.8% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | McPherson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 17.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.0% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare McPherson 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
McPherson County Uninsured Rate Lower Than State and National Levels
Health data brief for McPherson County, South Dakota.
McPherson County maintains an uninsured rate of 8.0%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. Residents here have a life expectancy of 81.7 years, which is longer than the state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The rate of adults reporting poor or fair health is 13.8%, a figure lower than the national average of 17%. Primary care access is measured at 41 providers per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider data for the county is currently unavailable. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.