Where Norris Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Norris Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 57560. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Norris Township
Dental care lags in Norris Township
44.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across South Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 34% have lost all their teeth (South Dakota 12.7%). Norris Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Norris Township
1 in 3 adults smoke cigarettes (33.3%), about twice the South Dakota rate. Habits ↓
More Norris Township adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.3%), 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 Norris Township’s likely range; Norris Township’s figures come from ZIP code 57560, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Norris Township 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.
Out of every 100 Norris Township adults…
Norris Township runs below SD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Norris Township
No hospital or community health center in Norris 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 Norris 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).
How Norris Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Norris Township runs above South Dakota.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Norris 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpipe Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Norris | — | — | — | — |
Blackpipe Township and Norris: 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 Norris Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Norris Township
Why doesn’t Norris 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 Norris Township.
What hospital is closest to Norris Township?
PHS Indian Hospital at Rosebud in Rosebud, 24.6 miles in a straight line from Norris 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 Norris 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.