Where Howard Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Howard Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 57748. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Howard Township
The nearest ER is 47 miles from Howard Township
The closest emergency room is Hans P Peterson Memorial Hospital - Cah in Philip, 47.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Horizon Health Care is closer (25.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Howard Township
57% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across South Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 20.3% have lost all their teeth (South Dakota 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Howard Township
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.5%), vs 15.2% 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 Howard Township’s likely range; Howard Township’s figures come from ZIP code 57748, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Howard Township
No hospital or community health center in Howard 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 Howard 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Howard 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.
Out of every 100 Howard Township adults…
Howard Township runs below SD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
How Howard Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Howard Township runs above South Dakota.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Howard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Dakota Township | — | — | — | — |
Union Township and Dakota 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 Howard Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Howard Township
Why doesn’t Howard 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 Howard Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Howard 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.