Where Plummer Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Plummer Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57355, 57341. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Plummer Township
COPD and heart disease run high in Plummer Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 6.7% across South Dakota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 6.8% across South Dakota. In all, Plummer Township runs above South Dakota on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Plummer Township
The closest emergency room is Avera Weskota Memorial Medical Center - Cah in Wessington Springs, 20 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Plummer Township’s likely range; Plummer Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 57355, 57341, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Plummer Township adults…
Plummer Township runs above SD on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Plummer Township
No hospital or community health center in Plummer 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 Plummer 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).
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Plummer Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
How Plummer Township 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.
Plummer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patten Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lyon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Logan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Willow Lake Township | — | — | — | — |
Patten Township, Lyon Township, Logan Township and Willow Lake 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 Plummer Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Plummer Township
Why doesn’t Plummer 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 Plummer Township.
What hospital is closest to Plummer Township?
Avera Weskota Memorial Medical Center - Cah in Wessington Springs, 20.0 miles in a straight line from Plummer 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 Plummer 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.