Where Rowena residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rowena, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 57005. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rowena
COPD and stroke are less common in Rowena
Rowena runs below South Dakota on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.7% vs 6.7%), stroke (2.5% vs 3.5%) and heart disease (5% vs 6.8%). Conditions ↓
Rowena is an active town
Only 19.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.1% across South Dakota. Habits ↓
Nearly everyone in Rowena is insured
Only 6.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8.8% across South Dakota. 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 Rowena’s likely range; Rowena’s figures come from ZIP code 57005, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Rowena adults…
Rowena runs below SD on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rowena adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Care in and near Rowena
No hospital or community health center in Rowena 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 Rowena; ≈ 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 Rowena 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.
Rowena and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rowena adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Rowena
Why doesn’t Rowena have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rowena.
What hospital is closest to Rowena?
Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center in Sioux Falls, 10.0 miles in a straight line from Rowena’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Rowena?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Falls Community Health in Sioux Falls, 9.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rowena.
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.