Where Running Bird Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Running Bird Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 57579. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Running Bird Township
Dental care lags in Running Bird Township
46.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across South Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 35.1% have lost all their teeth (South Dakota 12.7%). Running Bird Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Running Bird Township
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.5%), about twice the South Dakota rate. 1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7%), about twice the South Dakota rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 22.5%, vs 11.7% across South Dakota. In all, Running Bird Township runs above South Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Running Bird Township
1 in 3 adults smoke cigarettes (31.7%), about twice the South Dakota rate. 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 Running Bird Township’s likely range; Running Bird Township’s figures come from ZIP code 57579, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Running Bird Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Out of every 100 Running Bird Township adults…
Running Bird Township runs above SD on 9 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.
3.3 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Care in and near Running Bird Township
No hospital or community health center in Running Bird 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 Running Bird 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 Running Bird Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Running Bird 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.
Running Bird 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Surprise Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Prospect Township | — | — | — | — |
New Surprise Valley 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 Running Bird Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Running Bird Township
Why doesn’t Running Bird 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 Running Bird Township.
What hospital is closest to Running Bird Township?
PHS Indian Hospital at Rosebud in Rosebud, 29.1 miles in a straight line from Running Bird Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Running Bird 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.