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Health Behaviors of South Dakotans, 2024
The Health Behaviors of South Dakotans 2024 serves as a way to measure the health risks of South Dakotans. The information used to develop the report came from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). The survey consists of questions aimed at tracking and trending the prevalence of health behaviors and conditions over time.
Violent Death Reporting System Data Report, 2024
The South Dakota Violent Death Reporting System (SD-VDRS) is a CDC-funded anonymous surveillance system that collects information on suicides, homicides, deaths of undetermined intent, unintentional firearm deaths, and legal intervention deaths in the state.
Homicide Deaths in South Dakota, 2020-2024
Between 2020 and 2024, South Dakota recorded 243 homicide deaths, with 2023 reporting the lowest number at 39. American Indians experienced the highest homicide rate at 35.6 deaths per 100,000, more than 16 times the rate among White individuals. Firearms were involved in 49% of homicide deaths, and 67% of homicide suspects knew their victim.
Suicide Deaths in South Dakota, 2020-2024
From 2020 to 2024, South Dakota recorded 959 suicide deaths, with annual deaths declining from 193 in 2020 to 188 in 2024. Firearms were involved in 52% of suicide deaths, and 78% of decedents were male. American Indian individuals experienced the highest suicide rate at 53.1 per 100,000, with American Indian adults ages 20 to 29 experiencing the highest age-specific rate at 115.9 per 100,000.
Violent Deaths in South Dakota, 2020-2024
The South Dakota Violent Death Reporting System provides a snapshot of violent deaths statewide from 2020 to 2024. In 2024, South Dakota recorded 257 violent deaths, up from 232 in 2023. Suicides accounted for 76% of all violent deaths, and firearms were involved in 51% of cases.
South Dakota Violent Death Reporting System Regional Reports, 2020-2024
The South Dakota Violent Death Reporting System regional reports summarize violent deaths and suicide deaths across the Western, Central, Southeast, and Northeast regions from 2020 to 2024. The Western Region recorded the most violent deaths at 485, followed by the Southeast Region with 462, while the Central and Northeast regions recorded 158 and 153, respectively. Suicides accounted for the majority of violent deaths in every region, ranging from 69% in the Western Region to 86% in the Northeast Region. Firearms were involved in more than half of violent deaths in the Western, Southeast, and Northeast regions, while the Central Region reported 43%.
South Dakota Monthly Mortality Report, 2025 (Provisional)
South Dakota resident deaths and leading causes of death by month.
South Dakota Monthly Mortality Report, 2026 (Provisional)
South Dakota resident deaths and leading causes of death by month.
Youth Tobacco Survey Report, 2025
South Dakota data from 2025 shows a decline in e-cigarette use among middle school students. However, e-cigarettes remain the most commonly used tobacco product; current tobacco use increased slightly, and disparities remain among American Indian students and students in frontier areas.
Medical Cannabis Data, July 2026
In July 2026, there were 19,530 patients, 609 caregivers, and 209 providers in the Medical Cannabis program.