Where Lake Madison residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lake Madison, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Madison. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Madison
Cancer, arthritis and high blood pressure run high in Lake Madison
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13%), vs 9.2% across South Dakota. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.3%), vs 25.8% across South Dakota. High blood pressure is also above the state: 40.2%, vs 33.3% across South Dakota. In all, Lake Madison runs above South Dakota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 38% of residents are 65 or older (South Dakota 18%), and cancer, arthritis and high blood pressure are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lake Madison, and more people treating it
40.2% of adults have high blood pressure (South Dakota 33.3%), but 81.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Lake Madison keeps up with checkups
It beats South Dakota on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.7% vs 76.5%) and dentist visits (78.8% vs 69.2%). 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 Lake Madison’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lake Madison adults…
Lake Madison runs below SD on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Lake Madison is an older town: 38% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across South Dakota. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Lake Madison as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Madison adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Care in and near Lake Madison
No hospital or community health center in Lake Madison 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 Lake Madison; ≈ 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
How Lake Madison adults are doing
On 2 of 2 measures, Lake Madison does better than 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.
Lake Madison 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake View Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Chester Township | — | — | — | — |
Wentworth Township, Lake View Township and Chester 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 Lake Madison adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lake Madison
Why doesn’t Lake Madison have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lake Madison.
What hospital is closest to Lake Madison?
Madison Regional Health System in Madison, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Lake Madison’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 Lake Madison.
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.