Where Dayton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dayton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 57430. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dayton Township
Dayton Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Dayton Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Dayton Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 9.2% across South Dakota. 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 Dayton Township’s likely range; Dayton Township’s figures come from ZIP code 57430, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Dayton Township
No hospital or community health center in Dayton 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 Dayton 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).
Out of every 100 Dayton Township adults…
Dayton Township runs below SD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Dakota
Share of adults, with the South Dakota figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dayton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
How Dayton Township adults are doing
About the same as South Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Dayton Township adults feel lonely. 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.2% of Dayton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps).
Dayton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Stena Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Portage Township | — | — | — | — |
Newark Township, Stena Township and Portage 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 Dayton Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dayton Township
Why doesn’t Dayton 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 Dayton Township.
What hospital is closest to Dayton Township?
Marshall County Healthcare Center - Cah in Britton, 11.4 miles in a straight line from Dayton 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 Dayton 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.