William Andre House · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0Where Meckling Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Meckling Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57069, 57031, 57072. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Meckling Township
Out of every 100 Meckling Township adults…
Meckling Township runs below SD on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Meckling Township
No hospital or community health center in Meckling 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 Meckling 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with South Dakota
Share of adults, with the South Dakota figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Meckling Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
How Meckling 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.
Meckling 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Norway Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Spirit Mound Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Gayville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pleasant Valley Township | — | — | — | — |
Bethel Township, Norway Township, Spirit Mound Township, Gayville Township and Pleasant Valley 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 Meckling Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Meckling Township
Why doesn’t Meckling 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 Meckling Township.
What hospital is closest to Meckling Township?
Sanford Vermillion Medical Center in Vermillion, 11.0 miles in a straight line from Meckling Township’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 Meckling 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.