Union County Health Data
Union County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
88/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.8 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.0%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
47.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 47.4 per 100K
Dentists
47.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
35.5
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 Union County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.0% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 6.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.2% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.9% | 21.9% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.0% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 5.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.9% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 5.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.3% | 73.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 71.2% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 6.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.4% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.0% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.1% | 31.9% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Union 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
Union County Life Expectancy Exceeds State and National Averages
Health data brief for Union County, South Dakota.
Life expectancy in Union County is 80.8 years, which is notably higher than the South Dakota average of 75.4 years and the national average of 77 years. The county also reports an uninsured rate of 7.4%, which is lower than both the state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. Regarding health status, 12.0% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, lower than the national average of 17%. Provider ratios are lower than national medians, with 47 primary care providers and 47 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. These figures show that while provider density is lower than in many areas, general health outcomes and coverage rates remain higher than state norms. Explore state-level data.
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.