Where Cedar Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cedar Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 57371. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cedar Township
Cedar Township is short on dental care and mental health care
Cedar Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Cedar Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 9.2% across South Dakota. 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 Cedar Township’s likely range; Cedar Township’s figures come from ZIP code 57371, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Cedar Township
No hospital or community health center in Cedar 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 Cedar 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).
Out of every 100 Cedar Township adults…
Cedar Township runs below SD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cedar Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
How Cedar Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Cedar 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.
Cedar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Como Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Spring Hill Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Glendale Township | — | — | — | — |
Como Township, Spring Hill Township and Glendale 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 Cedar Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cedar Township
Why doesn’t Cedar 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 Cedar Township.
What hospital is closest to Cedar Township?
Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital and Clinic in Miller, 17.8 miles in a straight line from Cedar 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 Cedar 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.