On CDC estimates, Big Sioux Township is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns
Big Sioux Township beats South Dakota on 13 of 26 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 57049. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Big Sioux Township
Big Sioux Township is an active town
Only 19.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.1% across South Dakota. The town has 22 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Big Sioux Township
Big Sioux Township runs below South Dakota on COPD (5.3% vs 6.7%), stroke (2.9% vs 3.5%) and diabetes (9.9% vs 11.7%). 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 Big Sioux Township’s likely range; Big Sioux Township’s figures come from ZIP code 57049, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Big Sioux Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Big Sioux Township is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns, #4 of 35 in South Dakota. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 93% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 78%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Big Sioux Township’s median household income is $128,005; among the 4,749 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($96K–$160K), it’s healthier than 77%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Dakota
Share of adults, with the South Dakota figure marked.
22 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Big Sioux Township adults…
Big Sioux Township runs below SD on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Big Sioux Township
1 hospital in Big Sioux Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Big Sioux 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Big Sioux Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
How Big Sioux Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Big Sioux Township does better than South Dakota.
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Big Sioux Township and the towns around it
Big Sioux Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sioux Township | A | 30.3% | 9.9% | 11.6% | ZIP 57049 |
| North Sioux City | A− | 31.5% | 10.1% | 13.2% | CDC place |
| Dakota Dunes | A | 29.3% | 9.7% | 10.2% | CDC place |
| Jefferson Township | A− | 32.7% | 10.8% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Big Sioux Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Big Sioux Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Big Sioux Township is better than South Dakota on 13 and worse on 0; on the rest, the South Dakota figure falls inside Big Sioux Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Big Sioux Township | SD | U.S. | vs SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.5%11.5–15.7 | 17.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.5%9.1–11.9 | 12.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.6–15.2 | 15.3% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.3%23.5–38.2 | 35.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.9%8.5–11.4 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.5%26.7–34.7 | 33.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.1%29.9–38.5 | 34% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.9%20.9–27.1 | 25.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.4–10.9 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.7–10.5 | 9.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.1–6.4 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.3%4.5–6.1 | 6.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.7%7.7–11.8 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.6%9.5–13.9 | 15.2% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.3%15.8–23.2 | 24.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.7%15.5–22.3 | 18.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.7%24.3–37 | 29.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%5.4–8.1 | 8.8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.3%72.4–80 | 76.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.2%69.9–76.3 | 69.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.3%85.4–89 | 84.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.2%72.8–79.3 | 75.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.3%63.2–73 | 65.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.1%72.7–85.8 | 76.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.6%16.6–23.2 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.8%21.2–28.7 | 30.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10%8.5–11.6 | 12.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11%9.5–12.6 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%3–3.9 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.9%5.1–6.7 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.3–3 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the South Dakota figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Big Sioux Township
Is Big Sioux Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Big Sioux Township is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns: A for health, #4 of 35 in South Dakota. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 77%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Big Sioux Township?
CDC estimates 30.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.5% and 38.2%, against 35.9% across South Dakota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Big Sioux Township?
St. Lukes Regional Medical Center in Sioux City, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Big Sioux Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Big Sioux Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.4–8.1%), against 8.8% across South Dakota.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Big Sioux Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Big Sioux 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.