Healthcare in Yankton, SD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.6%
2.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.7%
2.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.6%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
1.6pp 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
34.5%
Arthritis
27.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.8%
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
14.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.7%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.8%
Mobility
13.1%
Cognitive
13.3%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
7.6%
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.3 mi
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avera Sacred Heart Hospital | 3.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| South Dakota Human Services Center | 3.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Sanford Vermillion Hospital | 20.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Pioneer Memorial Hospital - Cah | 23.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital - Cah | 24.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Yankton has an obesity rate of 38.6%, which is 2.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.7%, 2.8pp below the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 76.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.