Where Goodwill Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Goodwill Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 57262. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Goodwill Township
Dental care lags in Goodwill Township
55.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across South Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 20.9% have lost all their teeth (South Dakota 12.7%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Goodwill Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 6.7% across South Dakota. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.3%), vs 3.5% across South Dakota. Diabetes is also above the state: 17.4%, vs 11.7% across South Dakota. In all, Goodwill Township runs above South Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Goodwill Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.1%), 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 Goodwill Township’s likely range; Goodwill Township’s figures come from ZIP code 57262, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Goodwill Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Out of every 100 Goodwill Township adults…
Goodwill Township runs above SD on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Goodwill Township residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across South Dakota. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Dakota
Share of adults, with the South Dakota figure marked.
Care in and near Goodwill Township
No hospital or community health center in Goodwill 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 Goodwill 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 Goodwill Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Goodwill Township 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.
Goodwill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easter Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Agency Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sisseton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Dry Wood Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Agency Village | — | — | — | — |
Easter Township, Agency Township, Sisseton Township, Dry Wood Lake Township and Agency Village: 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 Goodwill Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Goodwill Township
Why doesn’t Goodwill 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 Goodwill Township.
What hospital is closest to Goodwill Township?
Coteau Des Prairies Health Care System in Sisseton, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Goodwill Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Goodwill 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.