Healthcare in Waubay, SD

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.8%

0.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.3%

3.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.9%

5.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.3%

1.3pp 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

37.7%

Arthritis

33.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.6%

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

15.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.3%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

37.2%

Mobility

19.2%

Cognitive

15.3%

Hearing

11.6%

Vision

7.1%

Self-Care

5.2%

Independent Living

10.4%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

12.3 mi

Sanford Hospital Webster - Cah

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Sanford Hospital Webster - Cah	12.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Coteau Des Prairies Health Care System	25.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, Inc	29.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Milbank Area Hospital/Avera Health	34.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Marshall County Healthcare Center - Cah	40.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Waubay has an obesity rate of 36.8%, which is 0.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.3%, 3.2pp below the national average. About 9.3% of adults lack health insurance. 79.2% 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.