Where Bad Nation Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bad Nation Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 57585. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bad Nation Township
Dental care lags in Bad Nation Township
46.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across South Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 37.1% have lost all their teeth (South Dakota 12.7%). Bad Nation Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Bad Nation Township
1 in 6 adults have COPD (15.5%), more than twice the South Dakota rate. 1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.5%), about twice the South Dakota rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 13.9%, vs 6.8% across South Dakota. In all, Bad Nation Township runs above South Dakota on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Bad Nation Township
1 in 3 adults smoke cigarettes (31.3%), about twice the South Dakota rate. 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 Bad Nation Township’s likely range; Bad Nation Township’s figures come from ZIP code 57585, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bad Nation Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Out of every 100 Bad Nation Township adults…
Bad Nation Township runs above SD on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Dakota
Share of adults, with the South Dakota figure marked.
1.2 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Care in and near Bad Nation Township
No hospital or community health center in Bad Nation 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 Bad Nation 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 Bad Nation Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Bad Nation Township runs above 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.
Bad Nation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosebud Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cody Township | — | — | — | — |
Rosebud Township and Cody 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 Bad Nation Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bad Nation Township
Why doesn’t Bad Nation 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 Bad Nation Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bad Nation 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.