Wallace, South Dakota — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

Estimated average life expectancy for Codington County, South Dakota. Data is sourced from the Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
South Dakota United States
Average Life Expectancy 76.96 +1.64 76.32 +2.28

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Codington County, South Dakota, and is sourced from the CDC: National Diabetes Surveillance System (obesity and diabetes), Community Health Status Indicators Report (high blood pressure).

Population Diagnosed
Compared to State and National
Health Factor South Dakota United States
Diabetes 8.0% -1.7% 9.1% -2.8%
High Blood Pressure 27.1% -5.4% 26.5% -4.8%
Obesity 32.3% -2.3% 30.3% -0.3%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Number of persons living with a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or chlamydia in Codington County, South Dakota, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).

Compared to State and National
STD South Dakota United States
HIV N/A 174.82 N/A
Chlamydia 345.91 +21.09 309.33 +57.67

Infant and Child Mortality

Number of infant (less than 1 year old) and child (1-17 years old) deaths in Codington County, South Dakota, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).

Compared to State and National
Mortality South Dakota United States
Infant 948.70 N/A 763.37 N/A
Child 96.88 -55.88 68.11 -27.11

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

Total number of reported cases of various diseases and conditions in Codington County, South Dakota (1999-2003). Source: Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Cases Reported - 1999-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled315
Major Depression1444
Haemophilus Influenzae B0
Hepatitis A0
Hepatitis B0
Measles0
Whooping Cough0
Syphilis0
E. coli6
Salmonella16
Shigella1