Perkins County Health Data
Perkins County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
73/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
212
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
11.3%
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 Perkins County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Perkins | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.6% | 21.9% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Perkins | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.9% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Perkins | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.2% | 73.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 71.6% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 6.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.2% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Perkins | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 17.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| 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 Perkins 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
Perkins County Primary Care Ratios Diverge From National Medians
Health data brief for Perkins County, South Dakota.
Perkins County has 36 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is about half the national median of 70. Despite this provider density, life expectancy in the county is 78.7 years, exceeding both the South Dakota average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The mental health provider ratio is 212 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 11.7%, higher than the state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. About 11.3% of residents 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
Get Care in Perkins 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 Perkins 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.