Sterling Methodist Church · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0Where Sterling Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sterling Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57006, 57220. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sterling Township
Stroke and COPD are less common in Sterling Township
Sterling Township runs below South Dakota on five chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.8% vs 3.5%), COPD (5.4% vs 6.7%) and heart disease (5.5% vs 6.8%). A young population is part of it: only 10% of residents are 65 or older (South Dakota 18%). Conditions ↓
Sterling Township is an active town
Only 19.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.1% across South Dakota. Habits ↓
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 Sterling Township’s likely range; Sterling Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 57006, 57220, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Sterling Township adults…
Sterling Township runs below 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.
Care in and near Sterling Township
No hospital or community health center in Sterling 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 Sterling 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Sterling Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
How Sterling Township adults are doing
About the same as South Dakota on each measure.
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Sterling 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce | — | — | — | — | |
| Oakwood Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Afton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Brookings Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Eureka Township | — | — | — | — |
Bruce, Oakwood Township, Afton Township, Brookings Township and Eureka 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 Sterling Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Sterling Township
Why doesn’t Sterling 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 Sterling Township.
What hospital is closest to Sterling Township?
Brookings Health System in Brookings, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Sterling Township’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 Sterling Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Access Health - Brookings in Brookings, 7.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sterling 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.