Where Butte Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Butte Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 57585. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Butte Township
Dental care lags in Butte Township
46.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across South Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 36.8% have lost all their teeth (South Dakota 12.7%). Butte Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Butte Township
1 in 6 adults have COPD (15.4%), more than twice the South Dakota rate. 1 in 13 adults have had a stroke (7.5%), about twice the South Dakota rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 13.8%, vs 6.8% across South Dakota. In all, Butte Township runs above South Dakota on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Butte Township
1 in 3 adults smoke cigarettes (31.2%), about twice the South Dakota rate. 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 Butte Township’s likely range; Butte Township’s figures come from ZIP code 57585, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Butte Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Out of every 100 Butte Township adults…
Butte Township runs above SD on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Dakota
Share of adults, with the South Dakota figure marked.
Care in and near Butte Township
No hospital or community health center in Butte 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 Butte 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).
How Butte Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Butte Township runs above South Dakota.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Butte 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mosher Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rosebud Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fairview Township | — | — | — | — |
Mosher Township, Rosebud Township and Fairview 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 Butte Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Butte Township
Why doesn’t Butte 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 Butte Township.
What hospital is closest to Butte Township?
PHS Indian Hospital at Rosebud in Rosebud, 26.6 miles in a straight line from Butte 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 Butte 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.