On CDC estimates, Medary Township is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns
Medary Township differs from South Dakota on 15 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57006, 57071. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Medary Township
Diabetes and heart disease are less common in Medary Township
Medary Township runs below South Dakota on six chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (8.9% vs 11.7%), heart disease (5.2% vs 6.8%) and stroke (2.7% vs 3.5%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (South Dakota 18%). Conditions ↓
Medary Township is an active town
Only 19% 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 Medary Township’s likely range; Medary Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 57006, 57071, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Medary Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Medary Township is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 94% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 43%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Medary Township’s median household income is $107,583; among the 7,529 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($81K–$134K), it’s healthier than 75%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Medary Township adults…
Medary Township runs below SD on 9 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.
0.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Medary Township
No hospital or community health center in Medary 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 Medary 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Medary Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
How Medary Township adults are doing
About the same as South Dakota on each measure.
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Medary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medary Township | A− | 37.1% | 8.9% | 11.4% | ZIP codes |
| Brookings | A− | 35.9% | 7.8% | 10.8% | CDC place |
| Trenton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fremont Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Oslo Township | — | — | — | — |
Trenton Township, Fremont Township and Oslo 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 Medary Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Medary Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Medary Township is better than South Dakota on 13 and worse on 2; on the rest, the South Dakota figure falls inside Medary Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Medary Township | SD | U.S. | vs SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14%12.3–16.1 | 17.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.4%9.3–11.8 | 12.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.9–17.7 | 15.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.1%32.8–41.7 | 35.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.9%7.9–10.1 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27.1%24.5–29.7 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 29.7%26.9–32.5 | 34% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 20.3%18.4–22.4 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.2–8.6 | 9.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 6.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.4–2.9 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.2%8.4–12.2 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.4%9.6–13.3 | 15.2% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19%16.3–22 | 24.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 21.2%18.4–24.1 | 18.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.2%26.6–33.8 | 29.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.5%6.2–9 | 8.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.9%71.7–77.9 | 76.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.7%67.8–73.3 | 69.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 81.9%79.7–84 | 84.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73%70.4–75.5 | 75.9% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69%65.5–72.2 | 65.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80%74.9–84.5 | 76.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.4%20.5–26.4 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.9%22.9–29.2 | 30.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.2%8–10.5 | 12.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.8%12.1–15.7 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.5–4.3 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.2–8.1 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.4–3.1 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the South Dakota figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Medary Township
Is Medary Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Medary Township is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 75%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Medary Township?
CDC estimates 37.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.8% and 41.7%, against 35.9% across South Dakota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Medary Township?
Brookings Health System in Brookings, 6.0 miles in a straight line from Medary Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Medary Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.2–9%), against 8.8% across South Dakota.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Medary Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Medary 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.