Minuteman Missile National Historic Site · Photo: Spencer · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Fairview Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fairview Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 57790. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fairview Township
The nearest ER is 27 miles from Fairview Township
The closest emergency room is Hans P Peterson Memorial Hospital - Cah in Philip, 27.3 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Heart disease and arthritis run high in Fairview Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 6.8% across South Dakota. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.8%), vs 25.8% across South Dakota. In all, Fairview Township runs above South Dakota on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Fairview Township, and more people treating it
37.8% of adults have high blood pressure (South Dakota 33.3%), but 79.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.9% statewide. 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 Fairview Township’s likely range; Fairview Township’s figures come from ZIP code 57790, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Fairview Township
No hospital or community health center in Fairview 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 Fairview 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 Fairview Township adults…
Fairview Township runs above SD on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fairview 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.
4.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Fairview Township 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.
Fairview 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wall | — | — | — | — | |
| Crooked Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Quinn Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Conata Township | — | — | — | — |
Wall, Crooked Creek Township, Quinn Township and Conata 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 Fairview Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fairview Township
Why doesn’t Fairview 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 Fairview Township.
What hospital is closest to Fairview Township?
Hans P Peterson Memorial Hospital - Cah in Philip, 27.3 miles in a straight line from Fairview 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 Fairview 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.