Where Rockham residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rockham, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 57470. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rockham
Rockham is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Rockham’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 ↓
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Rockham
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 6.8% across South Dakota. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.1%), vs 9.2% across South Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.5% across South Dakota. In all, Rockham runs above South Dakota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Rockham, and more people treating it
39.1% of adults have high blood pressure (South Dakota 33.3%), but 80.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.9% statewide. 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 Rockham’s likely range; Rockham’s figures come from ZIP code 57470, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Rockham
No hospital or community health center in Rockham 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 Rockham; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Rockham adults…
Rockham runs below SD on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rockham 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Rockham adults are doing
About the same as South Dakota on each measure.
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.
Rockham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zell Township | — | — | — | — |
Zell 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 Rockham adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rockham
Why doesn’t Rockham have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rockham.
What hospital is closest to Rockham?
Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield, 15.0 miles in a straight line from Rockham’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 Rockham.
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.