Healthcare in Aurora, SD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.3%
3.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.6%
1.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.2%
3.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
2.0pp 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
28.2%
Arthritis
18.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.5%
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
16.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.6%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.6%
Mobility
8.3%
Cognitive
14.3%
Hearing
5.6%
Vision
3.5%
Self-Care
2.6%
Independent Living
6.8%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.0 mi
Brookings Health System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookings Health System | 6.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Avera Flandreau Hospital - Cah | 15.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hendricks Community Hospital | 19.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Pipestone County Medical Center | 23.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Avera Tyler Hospital | 27.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Aurora has an obesity rate of 39.3%, which is 3.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.6%, 1.1pp above the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 72.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.