Where Altamont residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Altamont, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 57226. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Altamont
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Altamont
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 6.8% across South Dakota. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 9.2% across South Dakota. COPD is also above the state: 8%, vs 6.7% across South Dakota. In all, Altamont runs above South Dakota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Altamont is short on primary care and mental health care
Altamont’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Altamont’s likely range; Altamont’s figures come from ZIP code 57226, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Altamont adults…
Altamont runs above SD on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Altamont
No hospital or community health center in Altamont 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 Altamont; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Altamont adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
How Altamont adults are doing
About the same as South Dakota on each measure.
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.
Altamont and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Altamont adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Altamont
Why doesn’t Altamont have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Altamont.
What hospital is closest to Altamont?
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in Watertown, 21.6 miles in a straight line from Altamont’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Altamont.
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.