Where Alpha Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alpha Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 57362. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alpha Township
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Alpha Township
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.3%), vs 9.2% across South Dakota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.8% across South Dakota. Arthritis is also above the state: 31%, vs 25.8% across South Dakota. In all, Alpha Township runs above South Dakota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Alpha Township is short on dental care and mental health care
Alpha Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Alpha Township, and more people treating it
37% of adults have high blood pressure (South Dakota 33.3%), but 81% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Alpha Township keeps up with checkups
It beats South Dakota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.2% vs 76.5%) and dentist visits (74% vs 69.2%). Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the South Dakota figure falls outside Alpha Township’s likely range; Alpha Township’s figures come from ZIP code 57362, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Alpha Township adults…
Alpha Township runs below SD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Alpha Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Care in and near Alpha Township
No hospital or community health center in Alpha Township 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 Alpha Township; ≈ 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 South Dakota
Share of adults, with the South Dakota figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Alpha Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Alpha Township does better than South Dakota.
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.
Alpha Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Greenleaf Township | — | — | — | — | |
| York Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Miller Township | — | — | — | — |
Florence Township, Greenleaf Township, York Township and Miller Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Alpha Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Alpha Township
Why doesn’t Alpha Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Alpha Township.
What hospital is closest to Alpha Township?
Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital and Clinic in Miller, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Alpha Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alpha Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The South Dakota 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.