Where Elvira Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elvira Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57341, 57362. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elvira Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Elvira Township
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (11.8%), vs 6.8% across South Dakota. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), vs 6.7% across South Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 5.6%, vs 3.5% across South Dakota. In all, Elvira Township runs above South Dakota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Elvira Township
58.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across South Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 25.5% have lost all their teeth (South Dakota 12.7%). Checkups ↓
More Elvira Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.3%), vs 24.1% across South Dakota. 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 Elvira Township’s likely range; Elvira Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 57341, 57362, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Elvira Township adults…
Elvira Township runs above SD on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Elvira Township 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.
Care in and near Elvira Township
No hospital or community health center in Elvira 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 Elvira 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 Elvira Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Elvira 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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Elvira 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crow Township | — | — | — | — |
Crow 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 Elvira Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Elvira Township
Why doesn’t Elvira 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 Elvira Township.
What hospital is closest to Elvira Township?
Avera Weskota Memorial Medical Center - Cah in Wessington Springs, 21.6 miles in a straight line from Elvira 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 Elvira 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.