Where Franklin Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Franklin Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57385, 57312, 57382. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Franklin Township
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Franklin Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 6.8% across South Dakota. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 9.2% across South Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.5% across South Dakota. In all, Franklin Township runs above South Dakota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Franklin Township, and more people treating it
38% of adults have high blood pressure (South Dakota 33.3%), but 80% 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 Franklin Township’s likely range; Franklin Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 57385, 57312, 57382, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Franklin Township adults…
Franklin Township runs above SD on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Franklin Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Care in and near Franklin Township
No hospital or community health center in Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin 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.
Franklin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woonsocket Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Alpena Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Blaine Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wessington Springs Township | — | — | — | — |
Woonsocket Township, Alpena Township, Blaine Township and Wessington Springs 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 Franklin Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Franklin Township
Why doesn’t Franklin 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 Franklin Township.
What hospital is closest to Franklin Township?
Avera Weskota Memorial Medical Center - Cah in Wessington Springs, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Franklin Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Franklin Township?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Horizon Health - Woonsocket in Woonsocket, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Franklin 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.