Todd County Health Data
Todd County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
9/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
58.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
58.8 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
98
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
33.2%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
10.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
75.3
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 Todd County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Todd | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 50.2% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 13.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 22.9% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.7% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 11.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.4% | 21.9% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Todd | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 37.9% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 19.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 14.3% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 5.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 42.3% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 17.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Todd | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.7% | 73.6% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 43.8% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 20.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.9% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 7.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Todd | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 23.7% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 6.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.2% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 8.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Todd County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Todd County Life Expectancy Significantly Lower Than National Average
Health data brief for Todd County, South Dakota.
Life expectancy in Todd County is 58.8 years, a figure that is significantly lower than the national average of 77 years and the South Dakota state average of 75.4 years. The county also reports that 33.2% of residents are in poor or fair health, nearly double the national average of 17%. Regarding health care access, the primary care provider ratio is 22 per 100,000 residents, which is much lower than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 98 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. Additionally, the uninsured rate is 13.2%, higher than both the state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. These statistics show a clear difference between local health outcomes and broader state or national figures. 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.