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Hospitals in South Dakota

61 hospitals in 44 cities and 45 counties · Data as of 08/12/2026

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Hospitals in South Dakota at a glance

  • There are 61 hospitals in South Dakota, or roughly one for every 14,876 people.
  • Per person, that is about 4.2 times the national rate (0.16 per 10,000).
  • The largest group is Critical Access Hospitals (64%), ahead of Acute Care Hospitals and VA Hospitals.
  • 18 have a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.9 out of 5; 5 earned the top five stars.
  • Sioux Falls (6), Rapid City (3) and Aberdeen (2) have the most, 18% of the state total combined.

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Frequently asked questions

How many hospitals are in South Dakota?
There are 61 hospitals in South Dakota in our data as of 08/12/2026.
Which South Dakota cities have the most hospitals?
Sioux Falls (6), Rapid City (3), Aberdeen (2), Armour (1), Bowdle (1).
What is the highest-rated hospital in South Dakota?
Avera Heart Hospital of South Dakota in Sioux Falls, Avera St Benedict Health Center - Cah in Parkston, Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls have a 5-star Medicare star rating, the highest available.