Where Laketon Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Laketon Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57212, 57234, 57220. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Laketon Township
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Laketon Township
The closest emergency room is Brookings Health System in Brookings, 21.5 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Laketon Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 9.2% across South Dakota. Conditions ↓
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 Laketon Township’s likely range; Laketon Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 57212, 57234, 57220, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Laketon Township
No hospital or community health center in Laketon 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 Laketon 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).
Out of every 100 Laketon Township adults…
Laketon Township runs below SD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Dakota
Share of adults, with the South Dakota figure marked.
2.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Laketon Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
How Laketon Township adults are doing
About the same as South Dakota on each measure.
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Laketon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Winsor Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Badger Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Estelline Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Poinsett | — | — | — | — | |
| Norden Township | — | — | — | — |
Preston Township, Winsor Township, Badger Township, Estelline Township, Lake Poinsett and Norden 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 Laketon Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Laketon Township
Why doesn’t Laketon 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 Laketon Township.
What hospital is closest to Laketon Township?
Brookings Health System in Brookings, 21.5 miles in a straight line from Laketon 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 Laketon 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.