Where Okreek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Okreek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Okreek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Okreek
Smoking is more common in Okreek
1 in 3 adults smoke cigarettes (32.8%), about twice the South Dakota rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Okreek
50.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across South Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 37% have lost all their teeth (South Dakota 12.7%). Checkups ↓
COPD, diabetes and stroke run high in Okreek
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.6%), about twice the South Dakota rate. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.3%), vs 11.7% across South Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 6%, vs 3.5% across South Dakota. In all, Okreek runs above South Dakota on six 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 Okreek’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Dakota
Share of adults, with the South Dakota figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Okreek adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Out of every 100 Okreek adults…
Okreek runs below SD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Okreek
No hospital or community health center in Okreek 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 Okreek; ≈ 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 Okreek adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Okreek runs above South Dakota.
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Okreek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mosher Township | — | — | — | — |
Mosher 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 Okreek adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Okreek
Why doesn’t Okreek have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Okreek.
What hospital is closest to Okreek?
PHS Indian Hospital at Rosebud in Rosebud, 24.6 miles in a straight line from Okreek’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 Okreek.
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.