South Dakota ranks 42nd in the U.S. in life insurance premiums paid. South Dakota life insurance premiums accounted for 0.43 percent of all premiums in the nation. [1]
The death rate of 703.7 (per 100,000 residents) in the state of South Dakota ranks 36th in the nation, and is approximately 4% less than the national average of 735.3 (per 100,000 residents) [2]
South Dakota ranks 19th in the U.S. in health insurance coverage, with 88.7 percent of state residents having coverage. [3]
The state of South Dakota has a population of approximately 814,180, ranking 44th in the nation. [4]
For more information about South Dakota Life Insurance, or for additional resources regarding life insurance overall, visit the South Dakota Department of Insurance.
Nearly one-third of Americans said they need more life insurance in 2015.
