Where Alto Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alto Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57273, 57266. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alto Township
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Alto Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6.7% across South Dakota. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 3.5% across South Dakota. Diabetes is also above the state: 16.3%, vs 11.7% across South Dakota. In all, Alto Township runs above South Dakota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Alto Township
61.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across South Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 16.6% have lost all their teeth (South Dakota 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Alto Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.6%), vs 15.2% across South Dakota. Habits ↓
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 Alto Township’s likely range; Alto Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 57273, 57266, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Alto Township adults…
Alto Township runs above SD on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Alto Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Dakota
Share of adults, with the South Dakota figure marked.
Care in and near Alto Township
No hospital or community health center in Alto 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 Alto 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).
How Alto Township 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.
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Alto 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Road Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Kosciusko Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Waubay Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Spring Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ortley Township | — | — | — | — |
One Road Township, Kosciusko Township, Waubay Township, Spring Grove Township and Ortley 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 Alto Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Alto Township
Why doesn’t Alto 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 Alto Township.
What hospital is closest to Alto Township?
Coteau Des Prairies Health Care System in Sisseton, 17.2 miles in a straight line from Alto Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alto 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.