Where Claire City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Claire City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Claire City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Claire City
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Claire City
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 6.7% across South Dakota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.8% across South Dakota. Cancer is also above the state: 10.8%, vs 9.2% across South Dakota. In all, Claire City runs above South Dakota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Claire City is short on primary care and mental health care
Claire City’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 Claire City’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Claire City adults…
Claire City runs above SD on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Claire City
No hospital or community health center in Claire City 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 Claire City; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Claire City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
How Claire City 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.
Claire City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Norway Township | — | — | — | — |
Minnesota Township and Norway 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 Claire City adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Claire City
Why doesn’t Claire City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Claire City.
What hospital is closest to Claire City?
Coteau Des Prairies Health Care System in Sisseton, 13.9 miles in a straight line from Claire City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Claire City.
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.