Butte County ranked 18^th among 57 South Dakota counties scored on the basis of health outcomes in 2013. Residents reported higher rates of poor physical and mental health days than the state and national average. Less children were born with comparatively low birthweights. Higher rates of risky health behaviors included greater incidences of adult smoking, adult obesity and excessive drinking than the national average, as well as a higher rate of teen births. County residents are also more likely to be without health insurance compared to state and national averages. To compare Butte County data to other counties, visit the site created by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin.

Data from U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

County-level health statistics are also available from the U.S. Deparment of Health & Human Services. Compare Butte County to similar counties in the United States and to the national median.

Resources

Rural Health Clinics:

- Belle Fourche Regional Medical Clinic

- Newell Regional Medical Clinic

Community Health Services:

- Community Health Services & WIC, 830 6^th Avenue, Belle Fourche

- Community Health Services & WIC, 121 3^rd Street, Newell

- All Women Count!, Belle Fourche Regional Family Medical Clinic

- Family Medical Clinic, Newell

Nursing Facilities:

- Belle Fourche Regional Senior Care

Assisted Living Centers:

- High Prairie Retirement House, Belle Fourche

- Judy’s Assisted Living Center, Belle Fourche

- Sunpointe Regional Senior Care, Belle Fourche