Photo: Lpangelrob · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Murdo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Murdo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Murdo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Murdo
The nearest ER is 38 miles from Murdo
The closest emergency room is Avera St. Mary's Hospital in Pierre, 37.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Rural Health Care is closer (0.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Murdo is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Murdo’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Stroke, COPD and heart disease run high in Murdo
1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.4%), vs 3.5% across South Dakota. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 6.7% across South Dakota. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.5%, vs 6.8% across South Dakota. In all, Murdo 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 Murdo’s likely range.
Care in and near Murdo
1 community health center in Murdo, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Murdo; ≈ 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 Murdo adults…
Murdo 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Murdo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
How Murdo 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.
Murdo and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Township | — | — | — | — |
Buffalo 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 Murdo adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Murdo
Why doesn’t Murdo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Murdo.
Where can I get low-cost care near Murdo?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Access Health - Murdo in Murdo, 0.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Murdo.
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.