Where Rapid City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rapid City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rapid City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rapid City
Out of every 100 Rapid City adults…
Rapid City runs above MI on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Rapid City is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Rapid City as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Rapid City
No hospital or community health center in Rapid City itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Rapid City; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
5.5 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Rapid City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Rapid City adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Rapid City adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12% of Rapid City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Rapid City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Township | B | 36.3% | 12.6% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Helena Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Milton Township | B | 35.8% | 12.7% | 12.8% | ZIP codes |
Helena Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rapid City adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rapid City
Why doesn’t Rapid City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rapid City.
What hospital is closest to Rapid City?
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center in Kalkaska, 8.9 miles in a straight line from Rapid City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Rapid City?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Bellaire Family Health Center in Bellaire, 9.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rapid City.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Michigan figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.