Aurland United Norwegian Lutheran Church · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0Where Richland Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Richland Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 57441. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richland Township
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Richland Township
The closest emergency room is Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen in Aberdeen, 23.3 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Richland Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 9.2% across South Dakota. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.7%), vs 25.8% across South Dakota. Conditions ↓
Richland Township keeps up with checkups
It beats South Dakota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (80% vs 76.5%) and dentist visits (72.3% vs 69.2%). Checkups ↓
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 Richland Township’s likely range; Richland Township’s figures come from ZIP code 57441, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Richland Township
No hospital or community health center in Richland 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 Richland 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Richland Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Out of every 100 Richland Township adults…
Richland Township runs below SD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Dakota
Share of adults, with the South Dakota figure marked.
How Richland Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Richland Township does better than South Dakota.
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Richland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Brainard Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Savo Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Greenfield Township | — | — | — | — |
Frederick Township, Brainard Township, Savo Township and Greenfield 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 Richland Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Richland Township
Why doesn’t Richland 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 Richland Township.
What hospital is closest to Richland Township?
Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen in Aberdeen, 23.3 miles in a straight line from Richland 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 Richland 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.