Spink County Health Data

Spink County, South Dakota

Health Score

67/100

Average

Life Expectancy

77.2 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.0%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

77.2 yr

State avg 75.4 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

11.0%

State avg 11.1%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

48

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

65

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Spink County, South Dakota

Spink lives longer than average American

At 77.2 years, Spink County residents outlive the U.S. average by nearly two years. Just 13.8% report poor or fair health, tracking well below the national rate of chronic disease burden.

Outperforming South Dakota by 1.8 years

Spink's life expectancy of 77.2 years exceeds South Dakota's state average of 75.4 years. The county ranks in the upper half of South Dakota health outcomes.

Mid-range provider access in the region

Spink has 48 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—fewer than neighboring Stanley County (99) but more than Todd County (22). Mental health support at 65 providers per 100K aligns with regional availability.

Health coverage nearly matches state average

Spink's uninsured rate of 11.0% is nearly identical to South Dakota's 11.1%, meaning about 1 in 9 residents lack health insurance. Residents face modest barriers to mental health care relative to primary care access.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Spink County, SD?
Spink County has a health score of 67/100, rated "Average." It ranks #38 out of 66 counties in South Dakota (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Spink County?
Life expectancy in Spink County is 77.2 years. The South Dakota state average is 75.4 years, making Spink County above the state average.
How does Spink County health compare to the South Dakota average?
Spink County's health score of 67/100 is above the South Dakota average of 60/100. Life expectancy is 77.2 years vs. the state average of 75.4 years. The uninsured rate is 11.0% vs. 11.1% statewide.
What health factors affect Spink County?
Key health factors for Spink County include: life expectancy (77.2 years), uninsured rate (11.0%), and primary care physician access (48:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 65:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Spink County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 67/100 ("Average"), Spink County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in South Dakota. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.2 years. 11.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Spink County healthier than the South Dakota average?
Spink County's health score of 67/100 exceeds the South Dakota average of 60/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Spink County has better primary care access (48:1 ratio) than the state average (62:1).

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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.