Where Anderson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Anderson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Anderson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Anderson
Anderson keeps up with checkups
It beats South Dakota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (78.4% vs 69.2%) and cholesterol checks (88.9% vs 84.8%). Checkups ↓
Anderson is an active town
Only 17.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.1% across South Dakota. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Anderson
Anderson runs below South Dakota on COPD (4.5% vs 6.7%), stroke (2.5% vs 3.5%) and heart disease (5.5% vs 6.8%). Conditions ↓
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 Anderson’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Anderson 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Anderson adults…
Anderson runs below SD on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Anderson
No hospital or community health center in Anderson 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 Anderson; ≈ 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 Anderson 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.
Anderson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | B+ | 36.9% | 10.5% | 13.9% | CDC place |
| Split Rock Township | A− | 35.5% | 9.8% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Anderson adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Anderson
Why doesn’t Anderson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Anderson.
What hospital is closest to Anderson?
Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center in Sioux Falls, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Anderson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Anderson?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Falls Community Health in Sioux Falls, 6.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Anderson.
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.