Jerauld County
South DakotaFIPS 46073
Pop. 1,6631 HospitalSVI 0.20RUCC 9 (Rural)PC HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Jerauld County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 8.6% | 9.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 36.6% | 36.8% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 8.8% | 11.1% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 0.0 | 6.2 | ▲ |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
3
NPs & PAs
180.7 per 100k
3
Dentists
16
Hospital Beds
9.6 per 1,000
$12,007.35
Medicare Per Capita
1398.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Jerauld County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.9% | — | |
| Obesity | 35.7% | — | |
| Depression | 19.0% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 13.3% | — | |
| COPD | 8.4% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 14.7% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 9.1% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.5% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.6% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 18.5% | — | |
| Disability | 32.8% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 26.4% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% | — | |
| Uninsured | 8.7% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.20
Socioeconomic Status0.05
Household Composition & Disability0.21
Minority Status & Language0.35
Housing Type & Transportation0.72
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
✓
Dental Health
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Jerauld County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avera Weskota Memorial Medical Center - Cah | Wessington Springs | 16 | CAHRural |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.