Healthcare in Letcher, SD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.5%
0.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.6%
1.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.7%
1.2pp below 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
32.9%
Arthritis
24.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.3%
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
16.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.6%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.4%
Mobility
12.1%
Cognitive
14.9%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
7.9%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Nearest Hospital
14.1 mi
Avera Queen Of Peace
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avera Queen Of Peace | 14.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Avera Weskota Memorial Medical Center - Cah | 28.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Huron Regional Medical Center | 34.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Avera St Benedict Health Center - Cah | 36.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Douglas County Memorial Hospital-Cah | 42.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Letcher has an obesity rate of 35.5%, which is 0.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.6%, 1.9pp below the national average. About 9.1% of adults lack health insurance. 74.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.