Ziebach County

South DakotaFIPS 46137

Pop. 2,4130 HospitalsSVI 0.88RUCC 9 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
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Hospital Desert

Ziebach County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.

Health Snapshot

MetricZiebach CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence15.3%9.5%
Adult Obesity44.9%36.8%
Uninsured Rate11.9%11.1%
Premature Death (YPLL)25,117.899

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

0
NPs & PAs
0
Dentists
0
Hospital Beds
$14,873.6
Medicare Per Capita

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorZiebach CountyState Avg 
Diabetes18.1%
Obesity47.7%
Depression23.2%
Frequent Mental Distress22.0%
COPD10.8%
Current Smoking30.9%
Heart Disease8.8%
Stroke5.3%
High Blood Pressure38.5%
Poor General Health31.8%
Disability44.1%
No Leisure Physical Activity37.8%
Binge Drinking16.7%
Uninsured14.3%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

Ziebach County has no hospital. 21 of South Dakota's counties are hospital deserts.

See all hospital deserts in South Dakota

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.88
Socioeconomic Status0.94
Household Composition & Disability0.15
Minority Status & Language0.97
Housing Type & Transportation0.97

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Nearest Hospitals

Since Ziebach County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.

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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.