Roberts County Health Data
Roberts County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
27/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.8%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
108
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.7%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 29.5 per 100K
Dentists
19.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.6
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 Roberts County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Roberts | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.5% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 6.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.8% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.9% | 21.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Roberts | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.5% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.8% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Roberts | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.7% | 73.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.8% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.6% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Roberts | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.3% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Roberts County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Roberts County Uninsured Rate Higher Than State and National Averages
Health data brief for Roberts County, South Dakota.
In Roberts County, 14.8% of residents are uninsured, which is higher than both the South Dakota average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. The life expectancy in the county is 72.2 years, lower than the state average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. Health provider ratios show 30 primary care providers and 108 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both falling below the national medians of 70 and 250 respectively. Additionally, 19.7% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. 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.