Where Troy Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Troy Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 57219. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Troy Township
Troy Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Troy Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Troy Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 6.8% across South Dakota. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 6.7% across South Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.5% across South Dakota. In all, Troy Township runs above South Dakota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Troy Township, and more people treating it
38.8% of adults have high blood pressure (South Dakota 33.3%), but 81.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Troy Township’s likely range; Troy Township’s figures come from ZIP code 57219, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Troy Township
No hospital or community health center in Troy 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 Troy 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).
Out of every 100 Troy Township adults…
Troy Township runs above SD on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Troy Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Dakota
Share of adults, with the South Dakota figure marked.
4.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Troy 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.
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Troy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Gulch Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Spring Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| York Township | — | — | — | — |
Oak Gulch Township, Valley Township, Spring Valley Township and York 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 Troy Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Troy Township
Why doesn’t Troy 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 Troy Township.
What hospital is closest to Troy Township?
Sanford Hospital Webster - Cah in Webster, 16.5 miles in a straight line from Troy Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Troy 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.