Savo Hall-Finnish National Society Hall · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0Where Savo Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Savo 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 Savo Township
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Savo Township
The closest emergency room is CHI Oakes Hospital in Oakes, 23.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Savo 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 ↓
Savo 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 Savo Township’s likely range; Savo Township’s figures come from ZIP code 57441, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Savo Township
No hospital or community health center in Savo 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 Savo 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 Savo Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Out of every 100 Savo Township adults…
Savo 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 Savo Township adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Savo Township does better than South Dakota.
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Savo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Richland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Osceola Township | — | — | — | — |
Liberty Township, Richland Township and Osceola 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 Savo Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Savo Township
Why doesn’t Savo 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 Savo Township.
What hospital is closest to Savo Township?
CHI Oakes Hospital in Oakes, 23.1 miles in a straight line from Savo 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 Savo 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.