Healthcare in Volga, SD

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.1%

1.0pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.3%

1.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.9%

3.0pp below 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 PLACES

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

High Cholesterol

31.0%

Arthritis

21.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.4%

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

14.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.3%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

24.3%

Mobility

9.1%

Cognitive

12.1%

Hearing

6.8%

Vision

3.3%

Self-Care

2.5%

Independent Living

6.1%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.3 mi

Brookings Health System

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Brookings Health System6.3 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Avera Flandreau Hospital - Cah24.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Madison Regional Health System26.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Hendricks Community Hospital27.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital - Cah32.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Volga has an obesity rate of 37.1%, which is 1.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.3%, 1.2pp below the national average. About 7.1% of adults lack health insurance. 75.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.