Where Chester Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chester Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57016, 57075, 57022, 57018. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chester Township
Chester Township keeps up with checkups
It beats South Dakota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (76.1% vs 69.2%) and cholesterol checks (88.9% vs 84.8%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Chester Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 9.2% across South Dakota. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (South Dakota 18%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Chester Township is insured
Only 6% 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 Township’s likely range; Chester Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 57016, 57075, 57022, 57018, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Chester Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Out of every 100 Chester Township adults…
Chester Township runs below SD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Chester Township is an older town: 35% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across South Dakota. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Chester Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Chester Township
No hospital or community health center in Chester 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 Chester 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with South Dakota
Share of adults, with the South Dakota figure marked.
1.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Chester Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Chester 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.
Chester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brant Lake | — | — | — | — | |
| Franklin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lynn Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Taopi Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wentworth Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Madison | — | — | — | — | |
| Brant Lake South | — | — | — | — |
Brant Lake, Franklin Township, Lynn Township, Taopi Township, Wentworth Township, Lake Madison and Brant Lake South: 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 Chester Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chester Township
Why doesn’t Chester 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 Chester Township.
What hospital is closest to Chester Township?
Madison Regional Health System in Madison, 11.5 miles in a straight line from Chester 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 Chester 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.