Chilson Bridge · Photo: Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Dudley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dudley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 57735. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dudley
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Dudley
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 6.8% across South Dakota. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 6.7% across South Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.5% across South Dakota. In all, Dudley runs above South Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Dudley, and more people treating it
42.6% of adults have high blood pressure (South Dakota 33.3%), but 82% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Dudley is short on primary care and mental health care
Dudley’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 Dudley’s likely range; Dudley’s figures come from ZIP code 57735, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Dudley adults…
Dudley runs above SD on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dudley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Care in and near Dudley
No hospital or community health center in Dudley 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 Dudley; ≈ 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.
How Dudley adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Dudley does better than South Dakota.
3 in 10 Dudley 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.
20.9% of Dudley adults receive SNAP (food stamps).
Dudley and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dudley adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dudley
Why doesn’t Dudley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dudley.
What hospital is closest to Dudley?
Fall River Hospital - Cah in Hot Springs, 18.8 miles in a straight line from Dudley’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 Dudley.
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.