Where Huron Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Huron Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57790, 57775. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Huron Township
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Huron Township
The closest emergency room is Hans P Peterson Memorial Hospital - Cah in Philip, 26.2 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Heart disease, stroke and cancer run high in Huron Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.8% across South Dakota. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.1%), vs 3.5% across South Dakota. Cancer is also above the state: 10.7%, vs 9.2% across South Dakota. In all, Huron Township runs above South Dakota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Huron Township, and more people treating it
38% of adults have high blood pressure (South Dakota 33.3%), but 79.6% 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 Huron Township’s likely range; Huron Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 57790, 57775, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Huron Township
No hospital or community health center in Huron 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 Huron 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 Huron Township adults…
Huron Township runs above SD on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Huron 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.
How Huron Township adults are doing
About the same as South Dakota on each measure.
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Huron 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Hill Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Peno Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cedar Butte Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ash Township | — | — | — | — |
Lake Hill Township, Peno Township, Cedar Butte Township and Ash 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 Huron Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Huron Township
Why doesn’t Huron 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 Huron Township.
What hospital is closest to Huron Township?
Hans P Peterson Memorial Hospital - Cah in Philip, 26.2 miles in a straight line from Huron 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 Huron 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.