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South Dakota

State Office of Rural Health

South Dakota Office of Rural Health

Phone: 605.773.3361

Works to improve access and delivery of healthcare services to rural communities in South Dakota. Activities include recruiting health professionals, assisting hospitals and Rural Health Clinics, and helping organizations develop and use technology.
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South Dakota Nonmetro Population

907,428
Estimated population
448,837 (49.5%)
People living in nonmetro areas
Source: U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year estimate

South Dakota Rural Healthcare Facilities

39
Critical Access Hospitals
1
Rural Emergency Hospitals
57
Rural Health Clinics
38
Federally Qualified Health Centers*
9
Short Term/PPS Hospitals*
South Dakota Rural Healthcare Facilities map
*Sites according to data.HRSA.gov (January 2026), showing only locations outside of U.S. Census Bureau Urban Areas with a population of 50,000 or more

Selected Social Determinants of Health for Rural South Dakota

Last Updated: 4/15/2026
Last Reviewed: 1/7/2025