Where Cody Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cody Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57579, 57585. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cody Township
Dental care lags in Cody Township
46.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across South Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 35.5% have lost all their teeth (South Dakota 12.7%). Cody Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Cody Township
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.7%), about twice the South Dakota rate. 1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7.1%), about twice the South Dakota rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 22.8%, vs 11.7% across South Dakota. In all, Cody Township runs above South Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Cody Township
1 in 3 adults smoke cigarettes (31.6%), about twice the South Dakota rate. Habits ↓
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 Cody Township’s likely range; Cody Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 57579, 57585, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cody Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Out of every 100 Cody Township adults…
Cody Township runs above SD on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Dakota
Share of adults, with the South Dakota figure marked.
Care in and near Cody Township
No hospital or community health center in Cody 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 Cody 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).
How Cody Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Cody Township runs above South Dakota.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Cody 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zickrick Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Williams Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bad Nation Township | — | — | — | — |
Zickrick Township, Williams Creek Township and Bad Nation 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 Cody Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cody Township
Why doesn’t Cody 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 Cody Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cody 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.