Healthcare in Faulkton, SD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.3%
0.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.4%
4.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.2%
4.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
0.6pp 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
40.3%
Arthritis
37.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
14.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.1%
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
14.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.4%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.1%
Mobility
21.2%
Cognitive
14.2%
Hearing
14.1%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
5.3%
Independent Living
10.8%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
5.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.5 mi
Faulkton Area Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faulkton Area Medical Center | 2.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Community Memorial Hospital | 29.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital And Clinic | 39.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Bowdle Hospital - Cah | 39.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Avera St Lukes | 42.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Faulkton has an obesity rate of 35.3%, which is 0.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.4%, 4.1pp below the national average. About 10.0% of adults lack health insurance. 80.8% 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 5.0 out of 5.