Stanley County Health Data
Stanley County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
75/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.6 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
99
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.5%
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 Stanley County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Stanley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.2% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.2% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.5% | 21.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Stanley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.9% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.0% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 5.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Stanley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.9% | 73.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.5% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 4.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.3% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Stanley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.7% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.4% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Stanley County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Stanley County Mental Health Provider Access Below National Median
Health data brief for Stanley County, South Dakota.
Stanley County has 33 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is substantially lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In contrast, the county features a primary care provider ratio of 99 per 100,000, exceeding the national median of 70. Life expectancy for residents is 78.6 years, higher than both the South Dakota average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 10.3%, lower than the state average of 11.1% and aligning with the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 12.5% of residents report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. These figures highlight a disparity between general health outcomes and specific provider availability in the region. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Stanley 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 Stanley 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.