Healthcare in Mount Vernon, SD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.0%
2.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.0%
1.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.0%
0.9pp 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
33.4%
Arthritis
25.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.9%
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
16.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.0%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.1%
Mobility
12.9%
Cognitive
14.6%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
8.1%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Nearest Hospital
11.0 mi
Avera Queen Of Peace
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avera Queen Of Peace | 11.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Avera St Benedict Health Center - Cah | 27.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Douglas County Memorial Hospital-Cah | 28.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Avera Weskota Memorial Medical Center - Cah | 31.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Platte Health Center | 40.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Mount Vernon has an obesity rate of 39.0%, which is 2.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.0%, 1.5pp 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.