Healthcare in Watertown, SD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.4%
0.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.8%
1.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.6%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
1.7pp 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
33.2%
Arthritis
26.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.3%
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
15.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.8%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.5%
Mobility
13.3%
Cognitive
15.0%
Hearing
8.8%
Vision
4.9%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
8.4%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.6 mi
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, Inc | 3.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center | 22.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Milbank Area Hospital/Avera Health | 33.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sanford Hospital Webster - Cah | 33.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital - Cah | 42.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Watertown has an obesity rate of 35.4%, which is 0.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. 76.7% 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.