Where Lincoln Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lincoln Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 57225. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lincoln Township
The nearest ER is 34 miles from Lincoln Township
The closest emergency room is Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital - Cah in De Smet, 33.7 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Lincoln Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 6.8% across South Dakota. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 6.7% across South Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.5% across South Dakota. In all, Lincoln Township runs above South Dakota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Lincoln Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Lincoln 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 ↓
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 Lincoln Township’s likely range; Lincoln Township’s figures come from ZIP code 57225, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Lincoln Township
No hospital or community health center in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln Township adults…
Lincoln Township runs above SD on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Dakota
Share of adults, with the South Dakota figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lincoln Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
How Lincoln 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.
Lincoln 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark | B− | 33.6% | 13.1% | 15.6% | CDC place |
| Logan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Day Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Garfield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Darlington Township | — | — | — | — |
Logan Township, Day Township, Garfield Township and Darlington 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 Lincoln Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lincoln Township
Why doesn’t Lincoln 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 Lincoln Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lincoln 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.