Moody County Health Data
Moody County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
61/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
124
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.5%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 47.5 per 100K
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 Moody County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Moody | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.6% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.5% | 21.9% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Moody | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.0% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% | 19.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.2% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Moody | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.0% | 73.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.3% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.2% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Moody | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.7% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.3% | 31.9% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Moody County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Access in Moody County Trails National Median
Health data brief for Moody County, South Dakota.
Moody County has 48 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure that is significantly lower than the national median of 70. Similarly, the mental health provider ratio is 124 per 100,000 residents, which is about half the national median of 250. The county’s life expectancy is 75.8 years, slightly higher than the South Dakota average of 75.4 years but below the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in Moody County is 11.8%, which is higher than both the state average of 11.1% and the national 10% average. Approximately 13.5% of adults report poor or fair health, which is better than the national average of 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.