In Davison County, over 2,300 adults are estimated to experience frequent mental distress, which surpasses the median incidence across South Dakota counties. Recent data indicates that access to mental health care is particularly limited, with fewer providers available per resident than the state average.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 15.2% of adults in the county report experiencing poor mental health for 14 or more days within a 30-day period. This figure is slightly above the state median of 14.6%.
Frequent mental distress is defined by the CDC as having two or more weeks of poor mental health in a month, which can manifest as stress, depression, or other emotional challenges affecting daily life.
Access to mental health services is another concern for Davison County residents. Data from County Health Rankings & Roadmaps reveals that there is roughly one mental health provider for every 553 residents, in contrast to the statewide ratio of one provider for every 384 residents. This disparity underscores a potential gap in available mental health resources for the population.
These statistics highlight two significant issues in the community: a higher percentage of adults experiencing mental distress and a relative scarcity of mental health providers compared to the statewide average.
Sources: CDC PLACES, County Health Rankings & Roadmaps.