Healthcare in Elkton, SD

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.9%

3.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.2%

2.3pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.3%

1.6pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.1%

0.5pp above 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

31.7%

Arthritis

21.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.4%

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

14.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.2%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

26.1%

Mobility

10.1%

Cognitive

13.1%

Hearing

6.9%

Vision

4.1%

Self-Care

3.0%

Independent Living

6.6%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

13.4 mi

Avera Flandreau Hospital - Cah

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Avera Flandreau Hospital - Cah	13.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Pipestone County Medical Center	14.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Brookings Health System	16.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Avera Tyler Hospital	17.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Hendricks Community Hospital	18.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Elkton has an obesity rate of 39.9%, which is 3.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.2%, 2.3pp below the national average. About 11.1% of adults lack health insurance. 74.7% 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.