Healthcare in Elk Point, SD

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.2%

3.9pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.2%

2.3pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.5%

1.4pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.1%

2.5pp 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

33.9%

Arthritis

24.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.4%

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

15.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.2%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.1%

Mobility

11.7%

Cognitive

12.9%

Hearing

7.6%

Vision

4.0%

Self-Care

3.2%

Independent Living

7.1%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

1.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

13.9 mi

Dunes Surgical Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Dunes Surgical Hospital	13.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	—
St Lukes Regional Medical Center	17.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Sanford Vermillion Hospital	19.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center	19.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Hawarden Regional Healthcare	25.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Elk Point has an obesity rate of 32.2%, which is 3.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.2%, 2.3pp below the national average. About 8.1% of adults lack health insurance. 75.2% 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 1.0 out of 5.