Turner County Health Data
Turner County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
73/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.5%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.4
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 Turner County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Turner | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.9% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.7% | 21.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Turner | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.2% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.6% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Turner | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.4% | 73.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.5% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.0% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Turner | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.2% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 28.8% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Turner County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Low Mental Health Provider Ratios Reported in Turner County
Health data brief for Turner County, South Dakota.
Turner County reports 22 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is substantially lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In terms of longevity, residents have a life expectancy of 78.0 years, exceeding the South Dakota average of 75.4 and the national average of 77. The uninsured rate is 9.7%, which is lower than the state average of 11.1% and aligns closely with the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 13.5% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is below the national average of 17%. Primary care provider data for the county is not currently available. These statistics highlight a disparity between the county’s general health metrics and the availability of specialized providers. 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.