Potter County Health Data
Potter County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
83/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.7 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.9%
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 Potter County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Potter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.6% | 21.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Potter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.7% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Potter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.9% | 73.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.7% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 5.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.2% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Potter | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.2% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.6% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Potter 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
Potter County Reports One of the State's Lowest Uninsured Rates
Health data brief for Potter County, South Dakota.
The uninsured rate in Potter County is 8.3%, lower than the South Dakota average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. Regarding healthcare access, the county has 41 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is roughly one-sixth of the national median of 250. Primary care access is also below the national median, with 40 providers per 100,000 residents compared to 70 nationally. Life expectancy in the county is 80.7 years, notably higher than both the state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. About 12.9% of residents report poor or fair health, which is lower than the 17% national average. 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.