Meade County Health Data
Meade County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
79/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
359
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.1%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
36.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 59.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.1
per 100K residents
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 Meade County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Meade | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.9% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 6.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.0% | 21.9% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Meade | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.6% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% | 19.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.1% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 4.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Meade | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.2% | 73.6% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 70.2% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 5.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.3% | 75.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Meade | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.3% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 28.7% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Meade County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Meade County Mental Health Provider Ratio Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Meade County, South Dakota.
Meade County has 359 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is 60 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Residents have an average life expectancy of 78.5 years, compared to 75.4 years for the state of South Dakota and 77 years nationally. The uninsured rate is 8.6%, which is lower than the state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 12.1% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, whereas the national average is 17%. 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.