Where Shelby Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Shelby Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 57449. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shelby Township
Cancer and arthritis run high in Shelby Township
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.2%), vs 9.2% across South Dakota. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.9%), vs 25.8% across South Dakota. In all, Shelby Township runs above South Dakota on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Shelby Township
The closest emergency room is Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen in Aberdeen, 21.9 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Shelby Township, and more people treating it
37.4% of adults have high blood pressure (South Dakota 33.3%), but 82.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Shelby Township keeps up with checkups
It beats South Dakota on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (80.9% vs 76.5%) and dentist visits (72.6% 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 Shelby Township’s likely range; Shelby Township’s figures come from ZIP code 57449, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Shelby Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Out of every 100 Shelby Township adults…
Shelby Township runs below SD on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Shelby Township
No hospital or community health center in Shelby 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 Shelby 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with South Dakota
Share of adults, with the South Dakota figure marked.
9.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Shelby Township adults are doing
On 2 of 2 measures, Shelby Township does better than 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.
Shelby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brainard Township | — | — | — | — | |
| South Detroit Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lansing Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Columbia Township | — | — | — | — |
Brainard Township, South Detroit Township, Lansing Township and Columbia 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 Shelby Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Shelby Township
Why doesn’t Shelby 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 Shelby Township.
What hospital is closest to Shelby Township?
Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen in Aberdeen, 21.9 miles in a straight line from Shelby Township’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 Shelby 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.