Healthcare in Hitchcock, SD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.4%
1.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.3%
3.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.4%
1.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
1.5pp 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
39.4%
Arthritis
31.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.2%
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
14.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.3%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.4%
Mobility
15.5%
Cognitive
13.1%
Hearing
10.7%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
8.0%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Nearest Hospital
17.7 mi
Community Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Memorial Hospital | 17.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Huron Regional Medical Center | 19.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital And Clinic | 34.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Avera Weskota Memorial Medical Center - Cah | 41.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital - Cah | 44.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Hitchcock has an obesity rate of 34.4%, which is 1.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.3%, 3.2pp below the national average. About 9.1% of adults lack health insurance. 78.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.