Where Red Iron Lake Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Red Iron Lake Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57262, 57232, 57247. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Red Iron Lake Township
Dental care lags in Red Iron Lake Township
57.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across South Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 19.3% have lost all their teeth (South Dakota 12.7%). Red Iron Lake Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Red Iron Lake Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 6.7% across South Dakota. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.5% across South Dakota. Diabetes is also above the state: 16.9%, vs 11.7% across South Dakota. In all, Red Iron Lake Township runs above South Dakota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Red Iron Lake Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Red Iron Lake Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. 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 Red Iron Lake Township’s likely range; Red Iron Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 57262, 57232, 57247, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Red Iron Lake Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Out of every 100 Red Iron Lake Township adults…
Red Iron Lake Township runs above SD on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Red Iron Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Red Iron Lake 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 Iron Lake 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.
4.2 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How Red Iron Lake Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Red Iron Lake Township runs above South Dakota.
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.
Red Iron Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Township | — | — | — | — | |
| McKinley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Long Hollow Township | — | — | — | — |
Buffalo Township, McKinley Township, Lake Township and Long Hollow 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 Iron Lake Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Red Iron Lake Township
Why doesn’t Red Iron Lake 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 Iron Lake Township.
What hospital is closest to Red Iron Lake Township?
Coteau Des Prairies Health Care System in Sisseton, 12.0 miles in a straight line from Red Iron Lake 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 Red Iron Lake 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.