Where Bates Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bates Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 57381. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bates Township
Bates Township is short on dental care and mental health care
Bates 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 ↓
Cancer runs high in Bates Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 9.2% across South Dakota. Conditions ↓
Bates Township keeps up with checkups
It beats South Dakota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72.2% vs 69.2%) and cholesterol checks (87% vs 84.8%). 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 Bates Township’s likely range; Bates Township’s figures come from ZIP code 57381, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bates Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Care in and near Bates Township
No hospital or community health center in Bates 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 Bates 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).
Out of every 100 Bates Township adults…
Bates Township runs below SD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Bates 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.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Bates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rose Hill Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Harmony Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marlar Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Burr Oak Township | — | — | — | — |
Spring Lake Township, Rose Hill Township, Harmony Township, Marlar Township and Burr Oak 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 Bates Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bates Township
Why doesn’t Bates 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 Bates Township.
What hospital is closest to Bates Township?
Avera Weskota Memorial Medical Center - Cah in Wessington Springs, 14.8 miles in a straight line from Bates 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 Bates 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.