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South Dakota Mortality Report, 2024 (Provisional)
South Dakota resident deaths and leading causes of death by month.
South Dakota Mortality Report, 2025 (Provisional)
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
10 leading causes of death by year and age group
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 eight 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.
Suicide Surveillance Report, 2024
In 2023, suicide was the 10th leading cause of death in South Dakota, the leading cause of death for individuals aged 20-29 years, and the 5th leading cause of death among American Indians. Suicide deaths in South Dakota increased 28% over the last 10 years but decreased 6% from 2022 to 2023.
Violent Death Reporting System Data Report, 2022
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.
Violent Deaths, 2020-2022
Infographic of violent death statistics in South Dakota in 2020-2022. In 2022, there were 260 violent deaths and 77% of them were suicides. 50% 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.