Where Spencer residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Spencer, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Spencer. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Spencer
Cancer and heart disease run high in Spencer
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.1%), vs 9.2% across South Dakota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 6.8% across South Dakota. In all, Spencer runs above South Dakota on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Spencer
The closest emergency room is Avera Queen of Peace in Mitchell, 20.8 miles away in a straight line. 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 Spencer’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Spencer adults…
Spencer runs above SD on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Spencer
No hospital or community health center in Spencer 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 Spencer; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Spencer adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
How Spencer adults are doing
About the same as South Dakota on each measure.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Spencer and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Spencer adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Spencer
Why doesn’t Spencer have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Spencer.
What hospital is closest to Spencer?
Avera Queen of Peace in Mitchell, 20.8 miles in a straight line from Spencer’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 Spencer.
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.