Solomon Walters House · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0Where Bruce residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bruce, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bruce. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bruce
Bruce keeps up with checkups
It beats South Dakota on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72.6% vs 69.2%) and cholesterol checks (87.4% vs 84.8%). Checkups ↓
Bruce is an active town
Only 19.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, 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 Bruce’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bruce 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Bruce adults…
Bruce runs below SD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bruce
No hospital or community health center in Bruce 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 Bruce; ≈ 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 Bruce adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Bruce 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.
Bruce 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Oakwood Township | — | — | — | — |
Sterling Township and Oakwood 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 Bruce adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Bruce
Why doesn’t Bruce have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bruce.
What hospital is closest to Bruce?
Brookings Health System in Brookings, 10.9 miles in a straight line from Bruce’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 Bruce.
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.