Photo: Connor401 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Sisseton is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns
Sisseton differs from South Dakota on 19 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sisseton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sisseton
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Sisseton
1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.5% across South Dakota. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 6.7% across South Dakota. Diabetes is also above the state: 17.8%, vs 11.7% across South Dakota. In all, Sisseton runs above South Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Sisseton adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35%), vs 24.1% across South Dakota. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Sisseton
55% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across South Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 21.9% have lost all their teeth (South Dakota 12.7%). Checkups ↓
Sisseton has a top-rated hospital
Coteau Des Prairies Health Care System is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Sisseton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Sisseton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sisseton is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 32% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 3%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Sisseton’s median household income is $48,875; among the 5,341 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$61K), it’s healthier than 16%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Sisseton adults…
Sisseton 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sisseton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Care in and near Sisseton
1 hospital in Sisseton, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Sisseton; ≈ 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 Sisseton adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Sisseton runs above South Dakota.
A hello is a start.
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Sisseton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sisseton | D | 44.5% | 17.8% | 22.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sisseton adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sisseton
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sisseton is better than South Dakota on 1 and worse on 18; on the rest, the South Dakota figure falls inside Sisseton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sisseton | SD | U.S. | vs SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.2%23.3–31.1 | 17.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.5–20.2 | 12.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%15.9–20.4 | 15.3% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.5%36.4–53.1 | 35.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 17.8%15.5–20.2 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.4%36.1–44.6 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35%30.7–39.3 | 34% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.9%28.3–35.4 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.4%10.9–13.9 | 10.1% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.6–10.8 | 9.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.1%8.8–11.3 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.6%9–12.3 | 6.7% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.6%5–6.4 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.9%17.8–26.2 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.5%19.2–26.1 | 15.2% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 35%29.1–40.7 | 24.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.8%12–17.8 | 18.8% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.3%30.7–44.4 | 29.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12%9.5–14.8 | 8.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%73.5–81 | 76.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55%51–58.9 | 69.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.9%80.4–85 | 84.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.6%75.8–81.1 | 75.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.1%53.5–64.6 | 65.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.5%63.9–80.1 | 76.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.9%17.6–24.5 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.1%35.7–46.3 | 30.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.4%18.2–24.5 | 12.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.3%15.8–20.9 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 12.5%11–14.1 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.2%8–10.5 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.8%10.9–14.7 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.2%5.3–7.1 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the South Dakota figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Sisseton
Is Sisseton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sisseton is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 16%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sisseton?
CDC estimates 44.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.4% and 53.1%, against 35.9% across South Dakota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sisseton?
Coteau Des Prairies Health Care System in Sisseton, 0.4 miles in a straight line from Sisseton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sisseton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.5–14.8%), against 8.8% across South Dakota.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Sisseton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sisseton.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.