Fort Thompson, South Dakota — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Buffalo County, South Dakota that reported themselves either as a smoker, as a "heavy" drinker or someone who has recently used illicit drugs. Sources: CDC Community Health Status Indicators Report (drug use) and RWJ County Health Rankings (alcohol and tobacco use).

Percentage of the Population
34%
Alcohol
46%
Tobacco
3.9%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance South Dakota United States
Alcohol 19.3% +14.7% 14.6% +19.4%
Tobacco 18.9% +27.1% 20.5% +25.5%
Drugs 3.7% +0.2% 5.6% -1.7%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Buffalo County, South Dakota. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group South Dakota United States
Females 15-19 43.9 +66.1 45.8 +64.2

Physical Inactivity

A person is considered physically inactive if during the past month, other than a regular job, he or she did not participate in any physical activities or exercises such as running, calisthenics, golf, gardening, or walking for exercise. Source: National Diabetes Surveillance System (CDC)

Physically Inactive
Compared to State and National
South Dakota United States
Physically Inactive 28.8% +8% 28.0% +8.8%

Preventive Care

Percentage of relevant populations who avail themselves of age- and sex-appropriate preventive care measures. Source: CDC: The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)

Compared to State and National
Procedure South Dakota United States
Pap Smear 81.5% N/A 82.0% N/A
Mammogram 79.6% N/A 80.0% N/A
Colonoscopy 40.4% N/A 43.1% N/A
Pneumonia Vaccine 62.1% N/A 65.5% N/A
Flu Vaccine 74.6% N/A 69.4% N/A