Healthcare in Highmore, SD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.0%
2.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.5%
3.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.5%
1.6pp above 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
38.1%
Arthritis
32.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.2%
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
14.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.5%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.9%
Mobility
17.1%
Cognitive
13.9%
Hearing
11.2%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
9.2%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
18.5 mi
Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital And Clinic
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital And Clinic | 18.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Faulkton Area Medical Center | 40.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Avera St Mary'S Hospital | 42.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center | 47.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Community Memorial Hospital | 48.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
Highmore has an obesity rate of 34.0%, which is 2.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.5%, 3.0pp below the national average. About 8.5% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% 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 3.0 out of 5.