Where Shindler residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Shindler, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Shindler. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shindler
Shindler keeps up with checkups
It beats South Dakota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.7% vs 76.5%) and dentist visits (74.2% vs 69.2%). Checkups ↓
Shindler is an active town
Only 17.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.1% across South Dakota. Habits ↓
Shindler adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (12.2% vs 15.3%) and depression (18.4% vs 21.2%) both run below South Dakota. Mind & connection ↓
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 Shindler’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Shindler 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.
How Shindler adults are doing
On 2 of 2 measures, Shindler 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.
Out of every 100 Shindler adults…
Shindler runs below SD on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Shindler
No hospital or community health center in Shindler 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 Shindler; ≈ 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).
Shindler and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Shindler adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Shindler
Why doesn’t Shindler have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Shindler.
What hospital is closest to Shindler?
Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center in Sioux Falls, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Shindler’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 Shindler?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Falls Community Health in Sioux Falls, 7.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Shindler.
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.