Where Red Lake Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Red Lake Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57370, 57325. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Red Lake Township
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Red Lake Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 6.7% across South Dakota. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.5% across South Dakota. Diabetes is also above the state: 15%, vs 11.7% across South Dakota. In all, Red Lake Township runs above South Dakota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Red Lake Township
61.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across South Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 17.5% have lost all their teeth (South Dakota 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Red Lake Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.9%), 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 Lake Township’s likely range; Red Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 57370, 57325, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Red Lake Township adults…
Red Lake Township runs above SD on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Red Lake 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.
3.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Red Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Red 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 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).
How Red Lake Township adults are doing
About the same as South Dakota on each measure.
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Red 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brule Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Smith Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ola Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pukwana Township | — | — | — | — |
Brule Township, Smith Township, Ola Township and Pukwana 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 Lake Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Red Lake Township
Why doesn’t Red 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 Lake Township.
What hospital is closest to Red Lake Township?
Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center in Chamberlain, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Red Lake 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 Red Lake Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Access Health - Chamberlain in Chamberlain, 8.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Red 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.