Healthcare in Ashton, SD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.6%
0.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.2%
2.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.3%
near 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
37.2%
Arthritis
28.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.1%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
14.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.2%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.9%
Mobility
12.9%
Cognitive
12.7%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
4.2%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
7.1%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
5.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.0 mi
Community Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Memorial Hospital | 10.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Faulkton Area Medical Center | 32.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Avera St Lukes | 33.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Huron Regional Medical Center | 44.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital And Clinic | 45.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Ashton has an obesity rate of 36.6%, which is 0.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.2%, 2.3pp below the national average. About 7.5% of adults lack health insurance. 78.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 5.0 out of 5.