On CDC estimates, Summerset is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns
Summerset differs from South Dakota on 12 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Summerset. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Summerset
Against towns with similar incomes, Summerset’s lead shrinks
Summerset is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns, but 61% of the 5,840 towns with similar household incomes ($89K–$149K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Summerset is short on primary care and mental health care
Summerset’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Summerset
Summerset runs below South Dakota on five chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (8.4% vs 11.7%), stroke (2.6% vs 3.5%) and heart disease (5.1% vs 6.8%). A young population is part of it: only 8% of residents are 65 or older (South Dakota 18%). Conditions ↓
Summerset is an active town
Only 20.2% 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 Summerset’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Summerset’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Summerset is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns, #13 of 35 in South Dakota. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 95% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 52%.
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). Summerset’s median household income is $119,271; among the 5,840 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($89K–$149K), it’s healthier than 61%, about where its income would put it.
Most South Dakota towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Summerset is healthier than 65% of graded towns, against 82% nationally.
Care in and near Summerset
No hospital or community health center in Summerset 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 Summerset; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Summerset adults…
Summerset runs below SD on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Summerset residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across South Dakota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
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 Summerset adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
How Summerset adults are doing
About the same as South Dakota on each measure.
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Summerset and the towns around it
Summerset has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerset | A− | 31.2% | 8.4% | 14.6% | CDC place |
| Blackhawk | A− | 31.5% | 10% | 14.5% | CDC place |
| Piedmont | A− | 30.9% | 10.4% | 13.8% | CDC place |
| Wonderland Homes | — | — | — | — |
Wonderland Homes: 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 Summerset adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Summerset
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Summerset is better than South Dakota on 11 and worse on 1; on the rest, the South Dakota figure falls inside Summerset’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Summerset | SD | U.S. | vs SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.4%12.2–16.6 | 17.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.1%9.7–12.6 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.5–18.7 | 15.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.2%26.7–35.8 | 35.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.4%7.2–9.6 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.6%25.7–31.6 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.7%28.6–35 | 34% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.3%20.9–25.7 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.5–11.9 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7–8.6 | 9.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.5–5.8 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.3%4.6–6.2 | 6.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.4–2.9 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.5%7.6–11.6 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.6%12–17.3 | 15.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.2%17–23.8 | 24.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.3%17.3–23.5 | 18.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.8%23.3–34.8 | 29.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%6.1–9.6 | 8.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.3%70.7–77.6 | 76.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72%68.6–75.2 | 69.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.9%82.4–87 | 84.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.9%67.6–74 | 75.9% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.8%56.5–66.8 | 65.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.8%70.5–84.1 | 76.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.9%20.9–27.1 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.2%23.7–30.8 | 30.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.1%8.7–11.7 | 12.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.3%11.5–15.3 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.7–7.3 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.2–4 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%5.9–7.8 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.5–3.2 | 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 Summerset
Is Summerset a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Summerset is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #13 of 35 in South Dakota. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 61%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Summerset?
CDC estimates 31.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.7% and 35.8%, against 35.9% across South Dakota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Summerset?
Monument Health Rapid City Hospital in Rapid City, 11.6 miles in a straight line from Summerset’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Summerset have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–9.6%), 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 Summerset 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 Summerset.
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.