Where Isabel residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Isabel, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Isabel. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Isabel
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Isabel
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), vs 6.7% across South Dakota. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 3.5% across South Dakota. Diabetes is also above the state: 17.7%, vs 11.7% across South Dakota. In all, Isabel runs above South Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Isabel
56.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across South Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 19.1% have lost all their teeth (South Dakota 12.7%). Isabel’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More Isabel adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.4%), vs 24.1% 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 Isabel’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Isabel adults…
Isabel runs above SD on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Isabel 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.
Care in and near Isabel
1 community health center in Isabel, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Isabel; ≈ 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).
How Isabel adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Isabel runs above 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.
Isabel and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Isabel adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Isabel
Why doesn’t Isabel have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Isabel.
Where can I get low-cost care near Isabel?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Horizon Health - Isabel in Isabel, 0.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Isabel.
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.