Healthcare in Wounded Knee, SD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
48.4%
12.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.1%
3.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
20.7%
8.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
22.2%
11.6pp above 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
27.9%
Arthritis
25.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
59.4%
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
29.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.1%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
56.6%
Mobility
27.8%
Cognitive
33.8%
Hearing
13.2%
Vision
20.3%
Self-Care
11.4%
Independent Living
25.4%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
4
With Emergency Services
4
Nearest Hospital
15.0 mi
Pine Ridge Ihs Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Ridge Ihs Hospital | 15.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Bennett County Hospital And Nursing Home - Cah | 33.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Chadron Community Hospital And Health Services | 36.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Gordon Memorial Hospital District | 40.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Wounded Knee has an obesity rate of 48.4%, which is 12.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.1%, 3.6pp above the national average. About 22.2% of adults lack health insurance. 69.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.