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South Dakota Mortality Data, 2008-2024
Local physicians or coroners submit death certificates to the South Dakota Department of Health. Over the past 17 years, 2008-2024, the two most common causes of death have been heart disease and cancer. Over this time period, influenza and pneumonia have gone from generally being the 7th leading cause to the 13th leading cause. Similarly, chronic liver disease and cirrhosis have gone from generally the 13th leading cause to the 8th leading cause.
South Dakota American Indian Mortality Data, 2008-2024
This report examines the 10 leading causes of death among American Indians in South Dakota from 2008 to 2024. It analyzes data derived from death certificates submitted by local physicians and coroners. The report highlights the most prevalent causes of death, including cancer, heart disease, chronic liver disease, and diabetes, over the 17-year period. Additionally, it explores age-specific mortality patterns, revealing the leading causes of death in different age groups, such as motor vehicle accidents and suicide among children and young adults, chronic liver disease in the 30-59 age group, and the impact of COVID-19 on the 60-69 age group. The report also identifies heart disease as the primary cause of death in individuals aged 90 and above.
South Dakota Mortality Report, 2025 (Provisional)
South Dakota resident deaths and leading causes of death by month.
Suicide Surveillance Report, 2025
In 2024, suicide was the 10th leading cause of death in South Dakota, the leading cause of death for individuals aged 20-39 years, and the 5th leading cause of death among American Indians. There were 198 suicide deaths in South Dakota in 2024, which was a 10% increase from 180 deaths in 2023.
South Dakota Mortality Report, 2024
South Dakota resident deaths and leading causes of death by month.
Causes of Death, 2014-2023
This report lists selected causes of death for South Dakota residents from 2014 to 2023 by year of death and excludes infant deaths.
South Dakota American Indian Mortality Data, 2007-2023
This report examines the 10 leading causes of death among American Indians in South Dakota from 2007 to 2023. It analyzes data derived from death certificates submitted by local physicians and coroners. The report highlights the most prevalent causes of death, including cancer, heart disease, chronic liver disease, and diabetes, over the 17-year period. Additionally, it explores age-specific mortality patterns, revealing the leading causes of death in different age groups, such as motor vehicle accidents and suicide among children and young adults, chronic liver disease in the 30-59 age group, and the impact of COVID-19 on the 60-69 age group. The report also identifies heart disease as the primary cause of death in individuals aged 90 and above.
South Dakota Mortality Data, 2007-2023
10 leading causes of death by year and age group
South Dakota Infant Mortality Analysis – 2024 (Provisional Data)
This report analyzes provisional 2024 infant mortality data in South Dakota, comparing it with trends and causes of death from the past decade (2014–2023). The 2024 data highlight a concerning stability in infant mortality rates: the curve has remained unchanged over the past 11 years. Moreover, preventable causes like congenital malformations, unsafe sleep environments, and modifiable risk factors (such as maternal smoking) continue to present opportunities for meaningful intervention.
Vital Statistics Report, 2023
This report contains leading health indicators for vital statistics. The report is divided into seven main sections: Overview, Natality, Infant Mortality, Fetal Mortality, Mortality, Marriage and Divorce, and Infectious Disease. Each section contains written analysis plus tables and figures. There is also a technical notes section that provides additional information regarding the sources of data, data limitations, geographic allocation, populations, rates, and definitions.