Anthon W. Elster House · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0Where La Valley Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for La Valley Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57032, 57077, 57039. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in La Valley Township
Binge drinking is the habit La Valley Township doesn’t win on
22.1% of adults binge drink, vs 18.8% across South Dakota, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in La Valley Township
La Valley Township runs below South Dakota on seven chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.6% vs 6.8%), stroke (2.4% vs 3.5%) and diabetes (8.2% vs 11.7%). A young population is part of it: only 14% of residents are 65 or older (South Dakota 18%). Conditions ↓
La Valley Township is an active town
Only 18.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, 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 La Valley Township’s likely range; La Valley Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 57032, 57077, 57039, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Dakota
Share of adults, with the South Dakota figure marked.
1.3 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 La Valley Township adults…
La Valley Township runs below SD on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near La Valley Township
No hospital or community health center in La Valley 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 La Valley 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of La Valley Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
How La Valley Township adults are doing
About the same as South Dakota on each measure.
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La Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg | A | 34.5% | 5.4% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Dayton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lynn Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Perry Township | — | — | — | — |
Dayton Township: not graded. Lynn Township and Perry 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 La Valley Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in La Valley Township
Why doesn’t La Valley 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 La Valley Township.
What hospital is closest to La Valley Township?
Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center in Sioux Falls, 10.0 miles in a straight line from La Valley Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in La Valley 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.