Where Becker Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Becker Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 56219, 57279. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Becker Township
Stroke, heart disease and COPD run high in Becker Township
1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.5% across South Dakota. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 6.8% across South Dakota. COPD is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 6.7% across South Dakota. In all, Becker Township runs above South Dakota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Becker Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.5% of working-age adults are uninsured (South Dakota 8.8%), yet 21% say their health is fair or poor, vs 17.3% across the state. Checkups ↓
More Becker Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.3%), vs 24.1% 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 Becker Township’s likely range; Becker Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 56219, 57279, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Becker Township adults…
Becker Township runs above SD on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Becker 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.
5.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Becker Township
No hospital or community health center in Becker 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 Becker 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 Becker Township adults are doing
About the same as South Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Becker Township adults feel lonely. 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10% of Becker Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps).
Becker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Easter Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lee Township | — | — | — | — |
Lawrence Township, Easter Township, Lake Township and Lee 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 Becker Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Becker Township
Why doesn’t Becker 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 Becker Township.
What hospital is closest to Becker Township?
Coteau Des Prairies Health Care System in Sisseton, 13.6 miles in a straight line from Becker 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 Becker 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.