Where Preston Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Preston Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57220, 57234. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Preston Township
Preston Township keeps up with checkups
It beats South Dakota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (73.4% vs 69.2%) and cholesterol checks (88.3% vs 84.8%). Checkups ↓
Preston Township is an active town
Only 19.4% 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 Preston Township’s likely range; Preston Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 57220, 57234, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Preston 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.
2.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Preston Township adults…
Preston 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 Preston Township
No hospital or community health center in Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Preston 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.
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Preston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estelline Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Laketon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Oakwood Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Eureka Township | — | — | — | — |
Estelline Township, Laketon Township, Oakwood Township and Eureka 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 Preston Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Preston Township
Why doesn’t Preston 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 Preston Township.
What hospital is closest to Preston Township?
Brookings Health System in Brookings, 16.2 miles in a straight line from Preston 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 Preston 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.