Where Carthage residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Carthage, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Carthage. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Carthage
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Carthage
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6.7% across South Dakota. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.6%), vs 9.2% across South Dakota. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.2%, vs 6.8% across South Dakota. In all, Carthage runs above South Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Carthage, and more people treating it
40.4% of adults have high blood pressure (South Dakota 33.3%), but 82% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Carthage is short on primary care and mental health care
Carthage’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Carthage’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Carthage adults…
Carthage runs above SD on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Carthage adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Care in and near Carthage
No hospital or community health center in Carthage 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 Carthage; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Carthage 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.
Carthage 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage Township | — | — | — | — |
Carthage 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 Carthage adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Carthage
Why doesn’t Carthage have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Carthage.
What hospital is closest to Carthage?
Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital - Cah in De Smet, 17.2 miles in a straight line from Carthage’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 Carthage.
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.