Healthcare in Spencer, SD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.3%
0.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.5%
4.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.4%
0.5pp above 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
36.9%
Arthritis
30.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.8%
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
13.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.5%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.5%
Mobility
14.2%
Cognitive
11.9%
Hearing
9.9%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
7.2%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Nearest Hospital
22.5 mi
Avera Queen Of Peace
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avera Queen Of Peace | 22.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Freeman Medical Center - Cah | 27.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Madison Regional Health System | 27.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Avera St Benedict Health Center - Cah | 29.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital - Cah | 42.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Spencer has an obesity rate of 35.3%, which is 0.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.5%, 4.0pp below the national average. About 7.1% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.