Healthcare in Lemmon, SD

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.3%

0.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.1%

3.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.3%

2.4pp 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 PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

38.7%

Arthritis

33.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

12.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.7%

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

14.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.1%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.0%

Mobility

17.7%

Cognitive

13.6%

Hearing

11.5%

Vision

5.6%

Self-Care

4.4%

Independent Living

9.1%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

25.2 mi

West River Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
West River Regional Medical Center	25.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓
Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center	36.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Lemmon has an obesity rate of 35.3%, which is 0.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.1%, 3.4pp below the national average. About 8.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 2 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.