Healthcare in Dawson, ND

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.6%

3.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

19.2%

4.3pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.5%

0.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.8%

3.8pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

39.7%

Arthritis

32.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.8%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

13.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.2%

Loneliness

26.6%

Lack of Support

20.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.8%

Mobility

14.5%

Cognitive

12.2%

Hearing

9.9%

Vision

4.7%

Self-Care

4.0%

Independent Living

7.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

41.8 mi

South Central Health

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
South Central Health	41.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Chi St Alexius Health	44.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Jamestown Regional Medical Center	46.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓
North Dakota State Hospital	46.6 mi	Psychiatric	—	—

Dawson has an obesity rate of 39.6%, which is 3.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.2%, 4.3pp below the national average. About 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. 76.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.