Labor and delivery in Yankton, SD
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital is the hospital in Yankton, South Dakota that delivers babies. Together it handled 520 deliveries in 2025. Its first-birth C-section rate is 21%, against 19% across South Dakota and the U.S. median of 26%.
The hospital
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
501 Summit St
Birthing-FriendlyFirst-birth C-section rate 21%520 deliveries in 2025Top 25% for fewest complications
Other nearby hospitals that deliver babies
| Hospital | City | Miles | First-birth C-section rate | Deliveries, 2025 | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Vermillion Medical Center | Vermillion | 21 | – | 45 | – |
| Avera St Benedict Health Center - CAH | Parkston | 45 | – | 53 | – |
| Providence Medical Center | Wayne | 48 | – | 50 | Yes |
| St Lukes Regional Medical Center | Sioux City | 56 | 22% | 2,127 | Yes |
| Faith Health | Norfolk | 58 | 20% | 831 | Yes |
| Antelope Memorial Hospital | Neligh | 60 | – | – | Yes |