Where Turton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Turton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 57477. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Turton
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Turton
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 6.8% across South Dakota. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 6.7% across South Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.5% across South Dakota. In all, Turton runs above South Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Turton
The closest emergency room is Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield, 24 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Turton, and more people treating it
40.6% of adults have high blood pressure (South Dakota 33.3%), but 81.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Turton is short on primary care and mental health care
Turton’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 Turton’s likely range; Turton’s figures come from ZIP code 57477, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Turton adults…
Turton runs above SD on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Turton
No hospital or community health center in Turton 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 Turton; ≈ 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 Turton 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Turton 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.
Turton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turton Township | — | — | — | — |
Turton 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 Turton adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Turton
Why doesn’t Turton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Turton.
What hospital is closest to Turton?
Community Memorial Hospital in Redfield, 24.0 miles in a straight line from Turton’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 Turton.
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.