Union County
South DakotaFIPS 46127
Pop. 16,8111 HospitalSVI 0.06RUCC 3 (Metro)MH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Union County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 7.9% | 9.5% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 32.6% | 36.8% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 7.4% | 11.1% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.7 | 6.2 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 4,782.89 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
5
Primary Care Physicians
29.1 per 100k
77
NPs & PAs
448.1 per 100k
15
Dentists
40
Hospital Beds
2.3 per 1,000
$11,176.96
Medicare Per Capita
1902.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Union County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.8% | — | |
| Obesity | 31.6% | — | |
| Depression | 20.3% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.1% | — | |
| COPD | 6.2% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 13.4% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.2% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 15.1% | — | |
| Disability | 27.2% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 21.3% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | — | |
| Uninsured | 7.4% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.06
Socioeconomic Status0.05
Household Composition & Disability0.37
Minority Status & Language0.31
Housing Type & Transportation0.08
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Not Designated
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Dental Health
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Union County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunes Surgical Hospital | Dakota Dunes | 38 |
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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.