Where King Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for King Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57541, 57534, 57580. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in King Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in King Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6.7% across South Dakota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 6.8% across South Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.5% across South Dakota. In all, King Township runs above South Dakota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
King Township is short on primary care and mental health care
King Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in King Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.5%), 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 King Township’s likely range; King Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 57541, 57534, 57580, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 King Township adults…
King Township runs above SD on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near King Township
No hospital or community health center in King 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 King 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 King Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
How King 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.
King 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ideal Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lone Star Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Condon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Brunson Township | — | — | — | — |
Ideal Township, Lone Star Township, Condon Township and Brunson 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 King Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in King Township
Why doesn’t King 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 King Township.
What hospital is closest to King Township?
Winner Regional Healthcare Center - Cah in Winner, 11.9 miles in a straight line from King 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 King 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.