Where Morristown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Morristown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 57645. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Morristown
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Morristown
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.8%), about twice the South Dakota rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (13.1%), about twice the South Dakota rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6.6%, vs 3.5% across South Dakota. In all, Morristown runs above South Dakota on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Morristown
57.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across South Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 28.4% have lost all their teeth (South Dakota 12.7%). Morristown’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More Morristown adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.4%), 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 Morristown’s likely range; Morristown’s figures come from ZIP code 57645, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Morristown adults…
Morristown runs above SD on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Morristown 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Morristown
No hospital or community health center in Morristown 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 Morristown; ≈ 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 Morristown adults are doing
About the same as South Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Morristown adults feel lonely. 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.3% of Morristown adults receive SNAP (food stamps).
Morristown and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Morristown adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Morristown
Why doesn’t Morristown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Morristown.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Morristown.
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.