Healthcare in Brookings, SD

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.9%

near the national average

Depression Rate

24.6%

1.1pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

7.8%

4.1pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.8%

2.8pp 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

26.5%

Arthritis

17.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.5%

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

17.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.6%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

26.4%

Mobility

8.2%

Cognitive

15.4%

Hearing

6.0%

Vision

4.0%

Self-Care

2.6%

Independent Living

7.7%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.0 mi

Brookings Health System

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Brookings Health System1.0 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Avera Flandreau Hospital - Cah19.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Hendricks Community Hospital22.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Pipestone County Medical Center28.4 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Madison Regional Health System29.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Brookings has an obesity rate of 35.9%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 24.6%, 1.1pp above the national average. About 7.8% of adults lack health insurance. 73.0% 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.