McCook county, SD
McCook County, South Dakota[edit | edit source]
McCook County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,618. Its county seat is Salem. The county was established in 1873 and organized in 1878. It was named for the former governor of the Dakota Territory and Civil War general Edwin Stanton McCook.
Geography[edit | edit source]
McCook County is located in the southeastern part of South Dakota, covering a total area of 576 square miles, of which 573 square miles is land and 3.2 square miles is water. The county's geographical features include rolling prairies, fertile farmland, and several lakes and rivers.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 5,618 people, 2,259 households, and 1,570 families residing in the county. The racial makeup of the county was 98.2% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. 1.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Healthcare in McCook County[edit | edit source]
Healthcare services in McCook County are primarily provided by two facilities: the Salem Community Hospital and the McCook County Clinic.
Salem Community Hospital[edit | edit source]
Salem Community Hospital is a critical access hospital located in Salem, the county seat of McCook County. The hospital provides a wide range of healthcare services, including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, surgical services, and diagnostic imaging. The hospital is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to the residents of McCook County and the surrounding areas.
McCook County Clinic[edit | edit source]
McCook County Clinic is a primary care clinic located in Salem. The clinic provides a variety of healthcare services, including family medicine, preventive care, chronic disease management, and women's health services. The clinic's team of healthcare professionals is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the community through comprehensive, personalized care.
Education[edit | edit source]
Education in McCook County is provided by three school districts: the Salem School District, the Montrose School District, and the Bridgewater-Emery School District. These districts offer a range of educational opportunities for students from kindergarten through high school.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Transportation in McCook County is facilitated by a network of state highways, county roads, and local streets. The county is also served by the Salem Municipal Airport, which provides general aviation services.
Recreation[edit | edit source]
McCook County offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including fishing, hunting, camping, and hiking. The county is home to several parks and recreational areas, including the Lake Vermillion Recreation Area and the East Vermillion Lake State Game Production Area.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- List of counties in South Dakota
- National Register of Historic Places listings in McCook County, South Dakota
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Primary care[edit source]
Primary Care McCook county, SD
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
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| Beckstrand Scott 1932173622 | M | Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota | 1998 | Internal Medicine | Salem | SD | 57058 | |||||
| Kooima Rick 1093750283 | MD | M | University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine | 1990 | Pediatric Medicine | Salem | SD | 57058 |
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| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Education | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
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| Ortman Jay 1275577462 | M | Northwestern College Of Chiropractic | 1994 | Chiropractic | Canistota | SD | 57012 |
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