Sully County Health Data
Sully County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
87/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
13.2%
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 Sully County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sully | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.8% | 21.9% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sully | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.5% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.2% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 4.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sully | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.7% | 73.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.8% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.9% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sully | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.8% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.6% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sully County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Sully County Uninsured Rate Lower Than State and National Averages
Health data brief for Sully County, South Dakota.
Sully County records an uninsured rate of 6.5%, which is notably lower than the South Dakota average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. In addition to the low uninsured rate, 13.2% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. Because the county has a smaller population size, data for life expectancy, primary care provider ratios, and mental health provider ratios are currently unavailable. The available figures indicate that more residents in the county possess health coverage compared to most other jurisdictions in the state. Local health coverage metrics provide a distinct look at the county's relative position within South Dakota's broader insurance landscape. Explore state-level data.
Get Care in Sully 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 Sully 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.