Where Rocky Ford Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rocky Ford Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 57521. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rocky Ford Township
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Rocky Ford Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.4%), about twice the South Dakota rate. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.7%), vs 3.5% across South Dakota. Diabetes is also above the state: 18.6%, vs 11.7% across South Dakota. In all, Rocky Ford Township runs above South Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Rocky Ford Township
53% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across South Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 24.1% have lost all their teeth (South Dakota 12.7%). Rocky Ford Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Rocky Ford Township
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (26.6%), 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 Rocky Ford Township’s likely range; Rocky Ford Township’s figures come from ZIP code 57521, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Rocky Ford Township adults…
Rocky Ford Township runs above SD on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rocky Ford 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Rocky Ford Township
No hospital or community health center in Rocky Ford 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 Rocky Ford 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 Rocky Ford Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Rocky Ford 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.
Rocky Ford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Fish Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Prospect Township | — | — | — | — |
Red Fish Township and Prospect 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 Rocky Ford Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rocky Ford Township
Why doesn’t Rocky Ford 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 Rocky Ford Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rocky Ford 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.