Where Three Rivers Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Three Rivers Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57469, 57424. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Three Rivers Township
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Three Rivers Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 9.2% across South Dakota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.8% across South Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.5% across South Dakota. In all, Three Rivers Township runs above South Dakota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Three Rivers Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Three Rivers Township’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 ↓
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 Three Rivers Township’s likely range; Three Rivers Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 57469, 57424, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Three Rivers Township adults…
Three Rivers Township runs above SD on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Three Rivers Township
No hospital or community health center in Three Rivers 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 Three Rivers 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.
1.9 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Three Rivers Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
How Three Rivers Township 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.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Three Rivers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Great Bend Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Redfield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Groveland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Athol Township | — | — | — | — |
Jefferson Township, Great Bend Township, Redfield Township, Groveland Township and Athol 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 Three Rivers Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Three Rivers Township
Why doesn’t Three Rivers 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 Three Rivers Township.
What hospital is closest to Three Rivers Township?
Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield, 4.8 miles in a straight line from Three Rivers Township’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 Three Rivers 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.