Sweep Hotel · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0Where Plankinton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Plankinton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Plankinton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Plankinton
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Plankinton
The closest emergency room is Avera Queen of Peace in Mitchell, 23.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Horizon Health Care is closer (0.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
1 in 8 working-age adults in Plankinton has no health insurance
11.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.8% across South Dakota. 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 Plankinton’s likely range.
Care in and near Plankinton
1 community health center in Plankinton, 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 Plankinton; ≈ 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 Plankinton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Out of every 100 Plankinton adults…
Plankinton runs below SD on 1 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Plankinton 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.
Plankinton 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 Plankinton adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Plankinton
Why doesn’t Plankinton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Plankinton.
What hospital is closest to Plankinton?
Avera Queen of Peace in Mitchell, 23.8 miles in a straight line from Plankinton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Plankinton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Horizon Health - Plankinton Medical and Dental in Plankinton, 0.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Plankinton.
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.