Where Lura Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lura Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57266, 57256. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lura Township
Dental care lags in Lura Township
60.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across South Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 17.6% have lost all their teeth (South Dakota 12.7%). Checkups ↓
More Lura Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31%), vs 24.1% across South Dakota. Habits ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Lura Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 6.7% across South Dakota. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.3%), vs 3.5% across South Dakota. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.3%, vs 6.8% across South Dakota. In all, Lura Township runs above South Dakota on four of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Lura Township’s likely range; Lura Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 57266, 57256, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lura 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 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Lura Township adults…
Lura Township runs above SD on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lura Township
No hospital or community health center in Lura 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 Lura 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 Lura Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Lura Township runs above 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.
Lura 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazeppa Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Farmington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Egeland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Blooming Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Germantown Township | — | — | — | — |
Mazeppa Township, Farmington Township, Egeland Township, Blooming Valley Township and Germantown 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 Lura Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Lura Township
Why doesn’t Lura 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 Lura Township.
What hospital is closest to Lura Township?
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in Watertown, 19.1 miles in a straight line from Lura Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lura 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.