Where Greenfield Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Greenfield Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57441, 57446. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Greenfield Township
Cancer and arthritis run high in Greenfield Township
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.4%), vs 9.2% across South Dakota. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (34%), vs 25.8% across South Dakota. In all, Greenfield Township runs above South Dakota on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Greenfield Township
The closest emergency room is Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen in Aberdeen, 24.6 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Greenfield Township, and more people treating it
37.4% of adults have high blood pressure (South Dakota 33.3%), but 82.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Greenfield Township keeps up with checkups
It beats South Dakota on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.4% vs 76.5%) and dentist visits (72.9% 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 Greenfield Township’s likely range; Greenfield Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 57441, 57446, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Greenfield Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Out of every 100 Greenfield Township adults…
Greenfield Township runs below SD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Greenfield Township
No hospital or community health center in Greenfield 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 Greenfield 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.
2.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Greenfield Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Greenfield 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.
Greenfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Brainard Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lansing Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Richland Township | — | — | — | — |
Liberty Township, Brainard Township, Lansing Township and Richland 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 Greenfield Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Greenfield Township
Why doesn’t Greenfield 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 Greenfield Township.
What hospital is closest to Greenfield Township?
Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen in Aberdeen, 24.6 miles in a straight line from Greenfield 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 Greenfield 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.