Where Central Point Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Central Point Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57273, 57256. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Central Point Township
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Central Point Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6.7% across South Dakota. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.5% across South Dakota. Diabetes is also above the state: 16.3%, vs 11.7% across South Dakota. In all, Central Point Township runs above South Dakota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Central Point Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Central Point Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Central Point Township
61.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across South Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 16.3% have lost all their teeth (South Dakota 12.7%). Central Point Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Central Point Township, and more people treating it
39% of adults have high blood pressure (South Dakota 33.3%), but 79.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Central Point Township’s likely range; Central Point Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 57273, 57256, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Central Point Township adults…
Central Point Township runs above SD on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Central Point Township
No hospital or community health center in Central Point 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 Central Point 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Central Point Township 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.
How Central Point Township 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.
Central Point 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waubay | — | — | — | — | |
| Waubay Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Egeland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Morton Township | — | — | — | — |
Waubay, Waubay Township, Egeland Township and Morton 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 Central Point Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Central Point Township
Why doesn’t Central Point 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 Central Point Township.
What hospital is closest to Central Point Township?
Sanford Hospital Webster - Cah in Webster, 11.5 miles in a straight line from Central Point 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 Central Point 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.