Healthcare in Fort Thompson, SD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
49.1%
13.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.6%
0.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.5%
6.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.5%
3.9pp above 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
30.2%
Arthritis
26.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
30.8%
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
23.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.6%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
46.4%
Mobility
21.1%
Cognitive
24.0%
Hearing
11.5%
Vision
11.9%
Self-Care
6.8%
Independent Living
15.6%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Nearest Hospital
15.9 mi
Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center | 15.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital And Clinic | 33.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Avera Weskota Memorial Medical Center - Cah | 36.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Avera Gregory Hospital | 48.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Platte Health Center | 49.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Fort Thompson has an obesity rate of 49.1%, which is 13.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.6%, 0.9pp below the national average. About 14.5% of adults lack health insurance. 73.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.