Turner County Health Data

Turner County has a health score of 73/100, rated "Average." It ranks #27 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.

Life expectancy in Turner County is 78.0 years. The South Dakota state average is 75.4 years, making Turner County above the state average.

Turner County's health score of 73/100 is above the South Dakota average of 60/100. Life expectancy is 78.0 years vs. the state average of 75.4 years. The uninsured rate is 9.7% vs. 11.1% statewide.

Key health factors for Turner County include: life expectancy (78.0 years), uninsured rate (9.7%), and primary care physician access (not yet available). Mental health provider access is 22:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 73/100 ("Average"), Turner County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in South Dakota. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.0 years. 9.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Turner County's health score of 73/100 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.