South Dakota Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for South Dakota
Universe
887,616
Total Uninsured
79,933
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in South Dakota
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured7.3%
Female Uninsured7.3%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured18.5%
Female Uninsured14.5%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured11.2%
Female Uninsured9.2%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured0.3%
Female Uninsured0.4%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 79,933 | 9.0% |
| 2023 | 81,587 | 9.3% |
| 2022 | 82,463 | 9.5% |
| 2021 | 82,946 | 9.6% |
| 2020 | 82,407 | 9.6% |
| 2019 | 80,727 | 9.5% |
| 2018 | 79,489 | 9.4% |
| 2017 | 81,667 | 9.7% |
| 2016 | 86,112 | 10.3% |
| 2015 | 91,018 | 11.0% |
| 2014 | 92,492 | 11.3% |
| 2013 | 95,355 | 11.8% |
| 2012 | 94,369 | 11.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 9.0% of the population in South Dakota does not have health insurance coverage.
In South Dakota, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 18.5%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 9.0%.