Healthcare in Akaska, SD

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.3%

1.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

17.7%

5.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

18.1%

6.2pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.5%

3.1pp 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

45.7%

Arthritis

41.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

16.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.0%

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

11.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.7%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

38.3%

Mobility

20.9%

Cognitive

11.6%

Hearing

14.9%

Vision

5.9%

Self-Care

4.9%

Independent Living

8.6%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Nearest Hospital

11.9 mi

Mobridge Regional Hospital - Cah

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Mobridge Regional Hospital - Cah	11.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Avera Missouri River Health Center	18.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Bowdle Hospital - Cah	23.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Eureka Community Health Services - Cah	39.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Akaska has an obesity rate of 34.3%, which is 1.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.7%, 5.8pp below the national average. About 7.5% of adults lack health insurance. 84.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.