Where Dakota Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dakota Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57748, 57792. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dakota Township
The nearest ER is 42 miles from Dakota Township
The closest emergency room is Hans P Peterson Memorial Hospital - Cah in Philip, 42 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Horizon Health Care is closer (35.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Dakota Township
58.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across South Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 19.4% have lost all their teeth (South Dakota 12.7%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Dakota Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 6.7% across South Dakota. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.5% across South Dakota. Diabetes is also above the state: 15.2%, vs 11.7% across South Dakota. In all, Dakota Township runs above South Dakota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Dakota Township’s likely range; Dakota Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 57748, 57792, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Dakota Township
No hospital or community health center in Dakota 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 Dakota 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 Dakota Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Out of every 100 Dakota Township adults…
Dakota Township runs above SD on 8 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Dakota Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Dakota Township runs above 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.
Dakota 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainy Creek/Cheyenne Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Union Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Howard Township | — | — | — | — |
Rainy Creek/Cheyenne Township, Union Township and Howard 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 Dakota Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dakota Township
Why doesn’t Dakota 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 Dakota Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dakota 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.