Photo: Jon Roanhaus · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Big Stone Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Big Stone Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57216, 57252. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Big Stone Township
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Big Stone Township
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.1%), vs 9.2% across South Dakota. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 6.8% across South Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.5% across South Dakota. In all, Big Stone Township runs above South Dakota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Big Stone Township, and more people treating it
39.2% of adults have high blood pressure (South Dakota 33.3%), but 81.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Big Stone Township keeps up with checkups
It beats South Dakota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.7% vs 76.5%) and cholesterol checks (88.6% 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 Big Stone Township’s likely range; Big Stone Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 57216, 57252, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Big Stone Township adults…
Big Stone Township runs above SD on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Big Stone Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Care in and near Big Stone Township
No hospital or community health center in Big Stone 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 Big Stone 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with South Dakota
Share of adults, with the South Dakota figure marked.
1.6 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Big Stone Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Big Stone Township does better than 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.
Big Stone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Stone City | — | — | — | — | |
| Melrose Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lockwood Township | — | — | — | — |
Big Stone City, Melrose Township and Lockwood 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 Big Stone Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Big Stone Township
Why doesn’t Big Stone 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 Big Stone Township.
What hospital is closest to Big Stone Township?
Milbank Area Hospital/Avera Health in Milbank, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Big Stone 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 Big Stone 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.