Where Newell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Newell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Newell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newell
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Newell
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 6.7% across South Dakota. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 6.8% across South Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.5% across South Dakota. In all, Newell runs above South Dakota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Newell adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.3%), vs 24.1% across South Dakota. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Newell
The closest emergency room is Monument Health Sturgis Hospital in Sturgis, 22.2 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Newell, and more people treating it
39.5% of adults have high blood pressure (South Dakota 33.3%), but 79.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Newell’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Newell adults…
Newell runs above SD on 7 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.
Care in and near Newell
No hospital or community health center in Newell 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 Newell; ≈ 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 Newell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
How Newell 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.
Newell 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 Newell adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Newell
Why doesn’t Newell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Newell.
What hospital is closest to Newell?
Monument Health Sturgis Hospital in Sturgis, 22.2 miles in a straight line from Newell’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 Newell.
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.