Where Gann Valley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gann Valley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 57341. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gann Valley
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Gann Valley
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.3%), vs 6.8% across South Dakota. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.1%), vs 6.7% across South Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 5.8%, vs 3.5% across South Dakota. In all, Gann Valley runs above South Dakota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Gann Valley
56% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across South Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 27.9% have lost all their teeth (South Dakota 12.7%). Checkups ↓
More Gann Valley adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.6%), 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 Gann Valley’s likely range; Gann Valley’s figures come from ZIP code 57341, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Gann Valley adults…
Gann Valley runs above SD on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gann Valley 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.
Care in and near Gann Valley
No hospital or community health center in Gann Valley 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 Gann Valley; ≈ 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 Gann Valley adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Gann Valley runs above 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.
Gann Valley 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 Gann Valley adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gann Valley
Why doesn’t Gann Valley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gann Valley.
What hospital is closest to Gann Valley?
Avera Weskota Memorial Medical Center - Cah in Wessington Springs, 21.3 miles in a straight line from Gann Valley’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 Gann Valley.
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.