Minnehaha County Health Data
Minnehaha County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
102
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
253
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
11.3%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 102.2 per 100K
Dentists
2.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.0
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 Minnehaha County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Minnehaha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.1% | 37.2% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% | 30.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.3% | 21.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Minnehaha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.1% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% | 19.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.2% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Minnehaha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.0% | 73.6% | 74.9% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 73.5% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 8.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.3% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Minnehaha | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.0% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 28.2% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Minnehaha 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
Minnehaha County Adults Report Lower Health Concerns Than National Average
Health data brief for Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
In Minnehaha County, 11.3% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate notably lower than the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy is 77.0 years, which aligns with the national average and slightly exceeds the South Dakota state average of 75.4 years. Access to health professionals is also above national medians, with 102 primary care providers and 253 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to national medians of 70 and 250 respectively. The uninsured rate stands at 9.2%, which is lower than the state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. 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.