Pringle, South Dakota — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Custer County, South Dakota that reported themselves either as a smoker, as a "heavy" drinker or someone who has recently used illicit drugs. Sources: CDC Community Health Status Indicators Report (drug use) and RWJ County Health Rankings (alcohol and tobacco use).

Percentage of the Population
16%
Alcohol
20%
Tobacco
3.7%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance South Dakota United States
Alcohol 19.3% -3.3% 14.6% +1.4%
Tobacco 18.9% +1.1% 20.5% -0.5%
Drugs 3.7% ±0.0% 5.6% -1.9%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Custer County, South Dakota. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group South Dakota United States
Females 15-19 43.9 -12.9 45.8 -14.8

Physical Inactivity

A person is considered physically inactive if during the past month, other than a regular job, he or she did not participate in any physical activities or exercises such as running, calisthenics, golf, gardening, or walking for exercise. Source: National Diabetes Surveillance System (CDC)

Physically Inactive
Compared to State and National
South Dakota United States
Physically Inactive 28.8% -4.8% 28.0% -4%

Preventive Care

Percentage of relevant populations who avail themselves of age- and sex-appropriate preventive care measures. Source: CDC: The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)

Compared to State and National
Procedure South Dakota United States
Pap Smear 81.5% -3.2% 82.0% -3.7%
Mammogram 79.6% -11.4% 80.0% -11.8%
Colonoscopy 40.4% -1.6% 43.1% -4.3%
Pneumonia Vaccine 62.1% +0.5% 65.5% -2.9%
Flu Vaccine 74.6% -3.2% 69.4% +2%