Healthcare in Fairfax, 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

19.2%

4.3pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.9%

5.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.1%

3.5pp 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

43.5%

Arthritis

39.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

15.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.0%

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

13.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.2%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

38.0%

Mobility

21.2%

Cognitive

12.7%

Hearing

13.6%

Vision

6.2%

Self-Care

5.2%

Independent Living

9.8%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Nearest Hospital

23.2 mi

Community Memorial Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Community Memorial Hospital23.2 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Platte Health Center27.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Niobrara Valley Hospital27.4 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Wagner Community Memorial Hospital - Cah29.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Douglas County Memorial Hospital-Cah33.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Fairfax has an obesity rate of 35.9%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 19.2%, 4.3pp below the national average. About 7.1% of adults lack health insurance. 83.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.