Where Bushnell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bushnell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bushnell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bushnell
Binge drinking is the habit Bushnell doesn’t win on
21.9% of adults binge drink, vs 18.8% across South Dakota. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Heart disease and arthritis are less common in Bushnell
Bushnell runs below South Dakota on six chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (5.5% vs 6.8%), arthritis (21.3% vs 25.8%) and stroke (2.9% vs 3.5%). 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 Bushnell’s likely range.
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 Bushnell adults…
Bushnell runs below SD on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bushnell
No hospital or community health center in Bushnell 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 Bushnell; ≈ 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 Bushnell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
How Bushnell adults are doing
About the same as South Dakota on each measure.
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.
Bushnell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Aurora Township | — | — | — | — |
Alton Township and Aurora 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 Bushnell adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Bushnell
Why doesn’t Bushnell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bushnell.
What hospital is closest to Bushnell?
Brookings Health System in Brookings, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Bushnell’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bushnell?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Access Health - Brookings in Brookings, 6.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bushnell.
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.