Where Lawrence Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lawrence Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57257, 56219. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lawrence Township
Dental care lags in Lawrence Township
51.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across South Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 24.4% have lost all their teeth (South Dakota 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Lawrence Township
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (27.8%), vs 15.2% across South Dakota. Habits ↓
More Lawrence Township adults get no exercise
36% 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 Lawrence Township’s likely range; Lawrence Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 57257, 56219, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lawrence Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Dakota
Share of adults, with the South Dakota figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Lawrence Township adults…
Lawrence Township runs below SD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lawrence Township
No hospital or community health center in Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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).
How Lawrence Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Lawrence Township runs above South Dakota.
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Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Lawrence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easter Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Becker Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lee Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Agency Township | — | — | — | — |
Easter Township, Becker Township, Lee Township and Agency 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 Lawrence Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Lawrence Township
Why doesn’t Lawrence 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 Lawrence Township.
What hospital is closest to Lawrence Township?
Coteau Des Prairies Health Care System in Sisseton, 11.0 miles in a straight line from Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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.