Where Independence Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Independence Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57468, 57454, 57261. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Independence Township
Independence Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Independence 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 ↓
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Independence Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 6.8% across South Dakota. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6.7% across South Dakota. Cancer is also above the state: 11.6%, vs 9.2% across South Dakota. In all, Independence Township runs above South Dakota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Independence Township, and more people treating it
38.4% of adults have high blood pressure (South Dakota 33.3%), but 80.3% 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 Independence Township’s likely range; Independence Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 57468, 57454, 57261, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Independence Township
No hospital or community health center in Independence 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 Independence 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 Independence Township adults…
Independence Township runs above SD on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Independence 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.
0.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Independence 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.
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Independence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Liberty Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sisseton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lynn Township | — | — | — | — |
Homer Township, Liberty Township, Sisseton Township and Lynn 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 Independence Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Independence Township
Why doesn’t Independence 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 Independence Township.
What hospital is closest to Independence Township?
Sanford Hospital Webster - Cah in Webster, 15.3 miles in a straight line from Independence 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 Independence 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.