Healthcare in Wessington Springs, SD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.6%
1.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.3%
5.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.9%
3.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
2.3pp 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
41.3%
Arthritis
36.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
14.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.8%
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
12.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.3%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.4%
Mobility
18.3%
Cognitive
11.9%
Hearing
12.6%
Vision
5.4%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
8.5%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Nearest Hospital
5.7 mi
Avera Weskota Memorial Medical Center - Cah
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avera Weskota Memorial Medical Center - Cah | 5.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Huron Regional Medical Center | 28.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital And Clinic | 36.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Avera Queen Of Peace | 36.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center | 40.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Wessington Springs has an obesity rate of 34.6%, which is 1.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.3%, 5.2pp below the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 82.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.