Spink County Health Data
Spink County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
13.8%
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 Spink County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Spink | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.2% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.3% | 21.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Spink | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.2% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Spink | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.4% | 73.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.2% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.1% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Spink | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.5% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.8% | 31.9% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Spink County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Spink County Primary Care Ratios Trail National Median Levels
Health data brief for Spink County, South Dakota.
Spink County reports 48 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. In addition to this provider ratio, the county has a mental health provider ratio of 65 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250. Life expectancy in Spink County is 77.2 years, which is longer than the South Dakota state average of 75.4 years and aligns with the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 11.0%, nearly identical to the state average of 11.1% and close to the 10% national average. Furthermore, 13.8% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure lower than the national average of 17%. These metrics provide a baseline for understanding health coverage and access within the county. 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.