Where Chester residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chester, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chester. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chester
Chester keeps up with checkups
It beats South Dakota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (75.8% vs 69.2%) and cholesterol checks (89.1% vs 84.8%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Chester
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 9.2% across South Dakota. Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Chester is insured
Only 5.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.8% across South Dakota. 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 Chester’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Chester adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Out of every 100 Chester adults…
Chester runs below SD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Chester
No hospital or community health center in Chester 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 Chester; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Chester adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Chester 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.
Chester and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chester adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chester
Why doesn’t Chester have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chester.
What hospital is closest to Chester?
Madison Regional Health System in Madison, 11.4 miles in a straight line from Chester’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 Chester.
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.