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Sanford Watertown Medical Center

Watertown, South Dakota · Codington CountyCMS #430005

81 BedsGovernmentRural

Financial Snapshot

-3.8%
Operating Margin
State median: -0.9%
-3.8%
Total Margin
19
Days Cash on Hand
State median: 12
30.8%
Occupancy Rate
State median: 21.6%

Source: CMS Cost Reports (HCRIS)

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Community Context

Codington County

Population
28,325
Hospitals
1
Social Vulnerability (SVI)
0.24

County Health Indicators

Diabetes8.8%
Obesity39.8%
Uninsured10.4%
PCPs per 10K9.5
Mental Health HPSA

Sources: County Health Rankings, CDC SVI 2022, HRSA HPSA

Nearest Hospitals

HospitalBedsDistance
Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center1021.6 mi
Milbank Area Hospital/avera Health2531.8 mi
Sanford Webster Medical Center2535.5 mi

Related Pages

Codington CountySouth Dakota OverviewFull Hospital Directory
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, CMS Cost Reports (HCRIS), County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, and HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce. Last updated: 2026-10-29.