Mellette County Health Data

Mellette County has a health score of 9/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #62 out of 66 counties in South Dakota (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Mellette County is 61.6 years. The South Dakota state average is 75.4 years, making Mellette County below the state average.

Mellette County's health score of 9/100 is below the South Dakota average of 60/100. Life expectancy is 61.6 years vs. the state average of 75.4 years. The uninsured rate is 14.4% vs. 11.1% statewide.

Key health factors for Mellette County include: life expectancy (61.6 years), uninsured rate (14.4%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 9/100 ("Below Average"), Mellette County faces health challenges compared to other counties in South Dakota. Residents have a life expectancy of 61.6 years. 14.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Mellette County's health score of 9/100 is below the South Dakota average of 60/100. The uninsured rate of 14.4% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.