Where Eden residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eden, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eden. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eden
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Eden
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13%), vs 9.2% across South Dakota. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 6.8% across South Dakota. Arthritis is also above the state: 34%, vs 25.8% across South Dakota. In all, Eden runs above South Dakota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Eden is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Eden’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 ↓
More high blood pressure in Eden, and more people treating it
39.5% of adults have high blood pressure (South Dakota 33.3%), but 82.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Eden keeps up with checkups
It beats South Dakota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72.7% vs 69.2%) and cholesterol checks (88.8% vs 84.8%). Checkups ↓
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 Eden’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Eden adults…
Eden runs above SD on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Eden
No hospital or community health center in Eden 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 Eden; ≈ 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 Eden adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
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 Eden 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.
Eden 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 Eden adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Eden
Why doesn’t Eden have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Eden.
What hospital is closest to Eden?
Coteau Des Prairies Health Care System in Sisseton, 18.1 miles in a straight line from Eden’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 Eden.
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.