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Homicide Deaths, 2020-2021
Infographic of South Dakota homicide deaths in 2020-2021. There were 43 homicide deaths in 2021 and 52% of them were firearm-related. The largest proportion of homicide deaths were among males, individuals aged 30-39 years, and those who were American Indian. 61% of homicide suspects knew their victims.
Violent Deaths, 2020-2021
Infographic of violent death statistics in South Dakota in 2020-2021. In 2021, there were 257 violent deaths and 78% of them were suicides. 49% of violent deaths were firearm-related. The largest proportion of violent deaths were among males, individuals aged 20-29 years, and those who were White.
Violent Death Reporting System Data Report, 2021
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.
South Dakota Mortality Report, 2023-2024 (Provisional)
South Dakota resident deaths and leading causes of death by month.
Causes of Death, 2013-2022
This report lists selected causes of death for South Dakota residents from 2013 to 2022 by year of death and excludes infant deaths.
State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System (SUDORS) Report, 2022
SUDORS is a surveillance system developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to collect comprehensive data on unintentional and undetermined overdose deaths. SUDORS aims to enhance state surveillance of drug overdoses to inform the development of prevention efforts across the state with the goal of reducing overdose deaths. This information comes from death certificates, coroner reports, and toxicology reports. The information collected is then de-identified and entered into the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS).
SUDORS Infographic, 2022
In 2022 there were 74 unintentional and undetermined overdose deaths. A potential bystander was present in 41% of deaths, indicating there may have been an opportunity to provide life-saving actions at the time of the overdose. The largest proportion of overdose deaths were among males, individuals aged 35-44 years, and those who were White. 47% of deaths involved at least one opioid and 54% of deaths involved at least one stimulant. 49% of deaths were attributed to methamphetamine and 33% were attributed to fentanyl. 43% of deaths involved a stimulant and no opioids.
South Dakota American Indian Mortality Data, 2004-2020
10 leading causes of death by year, 2004-2020, and age group, 2011-2020
Induced Abortions Report, 2022
In 2022, 137 abortions were performed in South Dakota, down from 192 abortions in the previous year. The total number of induced abortions performed in South Dakota on South Dakota residents was 123.
Violent Death Reporting System Data Report, 2020
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.