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Health Behaviors of South Dakotans, 2023
The Health Behaviors of South Dakotans 2023 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.
South Dakota Mortality Report, 2025 (Provisional)
South Dakota resident deaths and leading causes of death by month.
Alcohol-Related Deaths & Hospitalizations in South Dakota, 2025
Alcohol-related deaths continue to be a public health concern in South Dakota. South Dakota saw a decrease in alcohol-related deaths in 2022 and 2023, but deaths have increased by 19% from 306 deaths in 2023 to 365 deaths in 2024. South Dakota had the third-highest age-adjusted rate for alcohol-related deaths at 31.4 per 100,000. The United States rate was 12.7 per 100,000, 2019-2023.
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.
Unintentional Falls Among Adults Aged 65 Years & Older, 2025
Unintentional falls are among the top 10 leading causes of death for South Dakotans aged 65 years and older (2024). From 2015 to 2024, there were 1,709 unintentional fall-related deaths among South Dakotans aged 65 years and older. The number of fall-related deaths increased by 9%, from 165 deaths in 2023 to 180 deaths in 2024 (Figure 1). In 2023, South Dakota had the 13th highest age-adjusted rate (110.2 per 100,000) for unintentional fall-related deaths among individuals aged 65 years and older. The national rate was 78.8 per 100,000.
Firearm Injuries in SD Data Summary
Firearm injuries are a serious public health problem that impacts the health and safety of Americans, including South Dakotans. Understanding firearm injuries is an important step in keeping individuals, families, and communities safe from firearm injuries and their consequences.
South Dakota Healthcare Workforce Trends, 2025
South Dakota healthcare workforce trends and data from the Labor Market Information Center.
Blood Lead Annual Report, 2023
This report presents the South Dakota Department of Health’s (SD-DOH) second annual childhood blood lead testing and surveillance, compiled by the South Dakota Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (SD CLPPP). It includes 2023 blood lead testing data for children and adults, with historical trends dating back to 2016 when blood lead became a reportable condition in South Dakota.
South Dakota Mortality Report, 2024
South Dakota resident deaths and leading causes of death by month.