Sully county, SD

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Sully County, South Dakota[edit | edit source]

Sully County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,373. Its county seat is Onida. The county was created in 1873 and organized in 1883. It is named after General Alfred Sully who built Fort Sully.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Sully County is located in the central part of South Dakota. It has a total area of 1,070 square miles, of which 1,007 square miles is land and 63 square miles is water. The county's highest point is on the eastern boundary near the northeast corner, at 2,014' (614m) ASL.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 1,373 people, 602 households, and 413 families in the county. The population density was 1.4 inhabitants per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 96.4% white, 2.0% American Indian, 0.1% black or African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races.

Healthcare in Sully County, South Dakota[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Sully County is primarily provided by the Avera Oahe Family Clinic and the Gettysburg Medical Center.

Avera Oahe Family Clinic[edit | edit source]

Avera Oahe Family Clinic is a primary care clinic located in Onida, the county seat of Sully County. The clinic provides a range of services including family medicine, preventive health screenings, immunizations, and chronic disease management. The clinic is part of the Avera Health network, a regional health system serving South Dakota and surrounding states.

Gettysburg Medical Center[edit | edit source]

Gettysburg Medical Center is a critical access hospital located in Gettysburg, approximately 30 miles from Sully County. The hospital provides emergency care, surgical services, inpatient care, and a range of specialty services. The hospital is part of the Avera Health network.

Public Health in Sully County[edit | edit source]

Public health services in Sully County are provided by the South Dakota Department of Health. These services include disease prevention and control, family health services, and environmental health services. The department also provides health education and promotion programs to improve the health of Sully County residents.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Sully County, South Dakota, although small in population, has access to quality healthcare services through local clinics and regional hospitals. The county's healthcare system is supported by state public health programs aimed at improving the health and well-being of its residents.

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Davis Steven 1366572646 M Northwestern College Of Chiropractic 1988 Chiropractic Onida SD 57564


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