Walworth County Health Data
Walworth County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
60/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
114
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
209
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.2%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
37.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 114.3 per 100K
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 Walworth County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Walworth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.7% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.5% | 21.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Walworth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.6% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% | 19.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Walworth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.2% | 73.6% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.0% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.9% | 75.1% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Walworth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.6% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.0% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Walworth County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Ratio in Walworth County Higher Than Median
Health data brief for Walworth County, South Dakota.
Walworth County has 114 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county’s mental health provider ratio is 209 per 100,000, which is closer to but still below the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 76.9 years, nearly identical to the national average of 77 and higher than the South Dakota average of 75.4. The uninsured rate stands at 12.3%, which is higher than the state average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 15.2% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure slightly lower than the national average of 17%. The county’s provider availability metrics distinguish it from many other regions in the state. 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.