Healthcare in Kennebec, SD

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

33.3%

2.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.4%

4.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.0%

0.9pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.1%

3.5pp 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

34.9%

Arthritis

27.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.1%

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

13.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.4%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.4%

Mobility

12.7%

Cognitive

12.2%

Hearing

8.9%

Vision

4.2%

Self-Care

3.1%

Independent Living

7.1%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

27.8 mi

Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center	27.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Winner Regional Healthcare Center - Cah	43.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Avera Gregory Hospital	44.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Avera St Mary'S Hospital	48.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Kennebec has an obesity rate of 33.3%, which is 2.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.4%, 4.1pp below the national average. About 7.1% of adults lack health insurance. 77.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.