Where Hickman Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hickman Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 57454. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hickman Township
Hickman Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Hickman Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Hickman Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.7%), vs 9.2% across South Dakota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 6.8% across South Dakota. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.6%, vs 25.8% across South Dakota. In all, Hickman Township runs above South Dakota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Hickman Township, and more people treating it
37.6% of adults have high blood pressure (South Dakota 33.3%), but 80.6% 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 Hickman Township’s likely range; Hickman Township’s figures come from ZIP code 57454, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Hickman Township
No hospital or community health center in Hickman 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 Hickman 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).
Out of every 100 Hickman Township adults…
Hickman Township runs below SD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hickman Township 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Hickman 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.
Hickman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sisseton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lowell Township | — | — | — | — |
Newport Township, Sisseton Township and Lowell 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 Hickman Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hickman Township
Why doesn’t Hickman 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 Hickman Township.
What hospital is closest to Hickman Township?
Marshall County Healthcare Center - Cah in Britton, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Hickman Township’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 Hickman 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.