Healthcare in Wessington, SD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.2%
0.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.0%
2.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.4%
0.5pp above 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
37.0%
Arthritis
28.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.9%
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
15.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.0%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.8%
Mobility
14.3%
Cognitive
13.6%
Hearing
9.5%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
8.1%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Nearest Hospital
18.5 mi
Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital And Clinic
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital And Clinic | 18.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Huron Regional Medical Center | 24.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Avera Weskota Memorial Medical Center - Cah | 27.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Community Memorial Hospital | 28.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Faulkton Area Medical Center | 47.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Wessington has an obesity rate of 35.2%, which is 0.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.0%, 2.5pp below the national average. About 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. 76.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.