Where Kassel Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kassel Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57045, 57052, 57029. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kassel Township
Out of every 100 Kassel Township adults…
Kassel Township runs above SD on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Kassel Township
No hospital or community health center in Kassel 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 Kassel 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with South Dakota
Share of adults, with the South Dakota figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kassel Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
How Kassel 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.
Kassel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wittenberg Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wolf Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sweet Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Valley Township | — | — | — | — |
Wittenberg Township, Wolf Creek Township, Sweet Township and Valley 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 Kassel Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kassel Township
Why doesn’t Kassel 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 Kassel Township.
What hospital is closest to Kassel Township?
Freeman Medical Center - Cah in Freeman, 8.5 miles in a straight line from Kassel 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 Kassel 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.