Where Harrold residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Harrold, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Harrold. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harrold
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Harrold
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.8%), vs 9.2% across South Dakota. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 6.8% across South Dakota. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.3%, vs 25.8% across South Dakota. In all, Harrold runs above South Dakota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 32 miles from Harrold
The closest emergency room is Avera St. Mary's Hospital in Pierre, 31.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Rural Health Care is closer (14.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Harrold, and more people treating it
39.5% of adults have high blood pressure (South Dakota 33.3%), but 82.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Harrold keeps up with checkups
It beats South Dakota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (80.9% vs 76.5%) and dentist visits (73.5% 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 Harrold’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Harrold adults…
Harrold runs below SD on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Harrold
No hospital or community health center in Harrold 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 Harrold; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Harrold 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.
How Harrold adults are doing
On 2 of 2 measures, Harrold 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.
Harrold and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Harrold adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Harrold
Why doesn’t Harrold have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Harrold.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Harrold.
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.