Shafer Round Barn · Photo: AlexiusHoratius · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Split Rock Township is healthier than 39%
Split Rock Township beats South Dakota on 12 of 26 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57005, 57110, 57068. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Split Rock Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Split Rock Township’s lead shrinks
Split Rock Township is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns, but 39% of the 2,905 towns with similar household incomes ($111K–$185K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Stroke and COPD are less common in Split Rock Township
Split Rock Township runs below South Dakota on four chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.6% vs 3.5%), COPD (5.1% vs 6.7%) and heart disease (5.2% vs 6.8%). Conditions ↓
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 Split Rock Township’s likely range; Split Rock Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 57005, 57110, 57068, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Split Rock Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Split Rock Township is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, #8 of 35 in South Dakota. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 95% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 55%.
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). Split Rock Township’s median household income is $147,717; among the 2,905 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($111K–$185K), it’s healthier than 39%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Split Rock Township adults…
Split Rock Township runs below SD on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Split Rock Township
No hospital or community health center in Split Rock 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 Split Rock 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Split Rock Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
How Split Rock Township adults are doing
About the same as South Dakota on each measure.
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Split Rock Township and the towns around it
Split Rock Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Split Rock Township | A− | 35.5% | 9.8% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| Sioux Falls | B+ | 36.9% | 10.5% | 13.9% | CDC place |
| Brandon | A | 34.8% | 9% | 11.6% | CDC place |
| Anderson | — | — | — | — | |
| Brandon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pine Lakes Addition | — | — | — | — | |
| Valley Springs Township | — | — | — | — |
Anderson, Brandon Township, Pine Lakes Addition and Valley Springs 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 Split Rock Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Split Rock Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Split Rock Township is better than South Dakota on 12 and worse on 0; on the rest, the South Dakota figure falls inside Split Rock Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Split Rock Township | SD | U.S. | vs SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.6%11.8–15.6 | 17.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.2%8.9–11.4 | 12.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%13–16.5 | 15.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.5%31–39.9 | 35.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.6%27.6–33.5 | 33.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.6%30.4–36.7 | 34% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23%20.6–25.4 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.5–10.7 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.8–9.3 | 9.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.6–5.8 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.1%4.4–5.7 | 6.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.4–2.9 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.1%5.8–8.6 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4%10.5–14.6 | 15.2% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.6%17.7–23.7 | 24.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.4%17.7–23.4 | 18.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.8%25–32.6 | 29.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%5.5–8.1 | 8.8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%74.3–80.2 | 76.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72%69.2–74.8 | 69.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%85.2–88.8 | 84.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.7%70.6–76.6 | 75.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.5%62.6–70.4 | 65.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.6%72.7–83.7 | 76.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.2%19.4–25 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.8%21.8–27.9 | 30.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.9%8.6–11.3 | 12.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.6%10.2–13.2 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.6–7 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%2.9–3.6 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6%5.3–6.9 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.3–2.9 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Split Rock Township
Is Split Rock Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Split Rock Township is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #8 of 35 in South Dakota. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Split Rock Township?
CDC estimates 35.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 31% and 39.9%, against 35.9% across South Dakota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Split Rock Township?
Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center in Sioux Falls, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Split Rock Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Split Rock Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.5–8.1%), 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 Split Rock Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Split Rock 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. 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.