Healthcare in Lower Brule, SD

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

50.3%

14.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

25.6%

2.1pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

18.6%

6.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

19.5%

8.9pp above 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

28.9%

Arthritis

24.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

4.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

51.9%

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

27.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.6%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

52.0%

Mobility

23.8%

Cognitive

29.5%

Hearing

11.7%

Vision

15.6%

Self-Care

8.7%

Independent Living

20.3%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

21.4 mi

Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center	21.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital And Clinic	37.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Avera Weskota Memorial Medical Center - Cah	44.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Avera St Mary'S Hospital	47.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Lower Brule has an obesity rate of 50.3%, which is 14.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.6%, 2.1pp above the national average. About 19.5% of adults lack health insurance. 70.6% 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.