Healthcare in Fulton, 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

21.1%

2.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.0%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.5%

2.1pp 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

35.7%

Arthritis

28.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

6.3%

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

15.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.1%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.9%

Mobility

14.5%

Cognitive

13.9%

Hearing

9.4%

Vision

4.8%

Self-Care

3.9%

Independent Living

8.4%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Nearest Hospital

10.9 mi

Avera Queen Of Peace

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Avera Queen Of Peace10.9 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Avera St Benedict Health Center - Cah24.1 miCritical Access Hospitals——
Freeman Medical Center - Cah32.4 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Madison Regional Health System37.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Douglas County Memorial Hospital-Cah39.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Fulton has an obesity rate of 35.9%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 8.5% of adults lack health insurance. 76.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.