Where Pukwana Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pukwana Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57325, 57370. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pukwana Township
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Pukwana Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.6%), vs 6.7% across South Dakota. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.4%), vs 3.5% across South Dakota. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.4%, vs 6.8% across South Dakota. In all, Pukwana Township runs above South Dakota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Pukwana Township
61.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across South Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 16% have lost all their teeth (South Dakota 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Pukwana Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.6%), vs 15.2% 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 Pukwana Township’s likely range; Pukwana Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 57325, 57370, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Pukwana Township adults…
Pukwana Township runs above SD on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pukwana 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.
Care in and near Pukwana Township
No hospital or community health center in Pukwana 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 Pukwana 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 Pukwana Township adults are doing
About the same as South Dakota on each measure.
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Pukwana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Red Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Chamberlain Township | — | — | — | — |
Cleveland Township, Red Lake Township and Chamberlain 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 Pukwana Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pukwana Township
Why doesn’t Pukwana 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 Pukwana Township.
What hospital is closest to Pukwana Township?
Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center in Chamberlain, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Pukwana Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Pukwana Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Access Health - Chamberlain in Chamberlain, 7.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pukwana 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.