Healthcare in Howard, SD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.1%
1.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.9%
3.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.5%
1.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
1.8pp 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
38.3%
Arthritis
32.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.2%
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
14.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.9%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.4%
Mobility
16.7%
Cognitive
13.7%
Hearing
11.0%
Vision
5.3%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
8.8%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
19.1 mi
Madison Regional Health System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Regional Health System | 19.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital - Cah | 25.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Avera Queen Of Peace | 33.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Avera Dells Area Hospital - Cah | 40.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Brookings Health System | 41.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Howard has an obesity rate of 35.1%, which is 1.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 8.8% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.