Where Oakwood Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oakwood Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 57220. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oakwood Township
Oakwood Township keeps up with checkups
It beats South Dakota on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (73.5% vs 69.2%) and cholesterol checks (88.3% vs 84.8%). Checkups ↓
Oakwood Township is an active town
Only 19.1% 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 Oakwood Township’s likely range; Oakwood Township’s figures come from ZIP code 57220, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Oakwood 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.
3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Oakwood Township adults…
Oakwood Township runs below SD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Oakwood Township
No hospital or community health center in Oakwood 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 Oakwood 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 Oakwood Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Oakwood Township does better than South Dakota.
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.
Oakwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winsor Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Volga Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Preston Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sterling Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bruce | — | — | — | — |
Winsor Township, Volga Township, Preston Township, Sterling Township and Bruce: 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 Oakwood Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Oakwood Township
Why doesn’t Oakwood 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 Oakwood Township.
What hospital is closest to Oakwood Township?
Brookings Health System in Brookings, 11.7 miles in a straight line from Oakwood Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Oakwood 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.