Where Florence Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Florence Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57362, 57373. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Florence Township
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Florence Township
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.2%), vs 9.2% across South Dakota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 6.8% across South Dakota. Arthritis is also above the state: 31%, vs 25.8% across South Dakota. In all, Florence Township runs above South Dakota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Florence Township is short on dental care and mental health care
Florence Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Florence Township, and more people treating it
37% of adults have high blood pressure (South Dakota 33.3%), but 80.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Florence Township keeps up with checkups
It beats South Dakota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.2% vs 76.5%) and dentist visits (73.7% vs 69.2%). 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 Florence Township’s likely range; Florence Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 57362, 57373, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Florence Township adults…
Florence Township runs below SD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Florence Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Care in and near Florence Township
No hospital or community health center in Florence 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 Florence 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).
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 Florence Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Florence Township does better than South Dakota.
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.
Florence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Holden Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Alden Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Carlton Township | — | — | — | — |
Alpha Township, Holden Township, Alden Township and Carlton 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 Florence Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Florence Township
Why doesn’t Florence 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 Florence Township.
What hospital is closest to Florence Township?
Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital and Clinic in Miller, 11.5 miles in a straight line from Florence 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 Florence 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.