Where Red Fish Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Red Fish Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57521, 57579. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Red Fish Township
Dental care lags in Red Fish Township
51.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across South Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 26.5% have lost all their teeth (South Dakota 12.7%). Red Fish Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Red Fish Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.9%), about twice the South Dakota rate. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (6%), vs 3.5% across South Dakota. Diabetes is also above the state: 19.5%, vs 11.7% across South Dakota. In all, Red Fish Township runs above South Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Red Fish Township
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (27.7%), 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 Red Fish Township’s likely range; Red Fish Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 57521, 57579, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Red Fish Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Out of every 100 Red Fish Township adults…
Red Fish Township runs above SD on 9 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.
Care in and near Red Fish Township
No hospital or community health center in Red Fish 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 Red Fish 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 Red Fish Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Red Fish Township runs above 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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Red Fish 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Ford Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Prospect Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Okaton Township | — | — | — | — |
Rocky Ford Township, Prospect Township and Okaton 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 Red Fish Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Red Fish Township
Why doesn’t Red Fish 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 Red Fish Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Red Fish 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.