Mellette County Health Data
Mellette County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
9/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
61.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
61.6 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.4%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
26.0%
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 Mellette County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mellette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 46.2% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 9.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 18.3% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 7.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.8% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 8.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.6% | 21.9% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mellette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 31.6% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 13.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.5% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 12.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mellette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.4% | 73.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.0% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 13.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.0% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 8.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mellette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.9% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 6.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mellette 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
Life Expectancy in Mellette County Significantly Below State Average
Health data brief for Mellette County, South Dakota.
Life expectancy in Mellette County is 61.6 years, which is notably lower than the South Dakota average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 26.0% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 14.4%, a figure that exceeds the state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. Data for primary care and mental health providers in the county is not currently available through reporting sources. These metrics provide a snapshot of health indicators relative to regional and national figures. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Mellette 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 Mellette 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.