Where Blinsmon Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Blinsmon Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57065, 57022, 57028, 56144. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Blinsmon Township
Cancer runs high in Blinsmon Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 9.2% across South Dakota. Conditions ↓
Blinsmon Township keeps up with checkups
It beats South Dakota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (73.4% vs 69.2%) and cholesterol checks (88.9% 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 Blinsmon Township’s likely range; Blinsmon Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 57065, 57022, 57028, 56144, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Blinsmon Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Out of every 100 Blinsmon Township adults…
Blinsmon Township runs below SD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Blinsmon Township
No hospital or community health center in Blinsmon 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 Blinsmon 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Blinsmon Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Blinsmon 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.
Blinsmon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grovena Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Alliance Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Trent | — | — | — | — | |
| Logan Township | — | — | — | — |
Enterprise Township, Grovena Township, Alliance Township, Trent and Logan 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 Blinsmon Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Blinsmon Township
Why doesn’t Blinsmon 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 Blinsmon Township.
What hospital is closest to Blinsmon Township?
Avera Dells Area Hospital - Cah in Dell Rapids, 7.7 miles in a straight line from Blinsmon 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 Blinsmon 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.