Photo: User:Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Vermillion is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns
Vermillion differs from South Dakota on 16 of 26 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Vermillion. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Vermillion
Vermillion is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Vermillion is healthier than 78%. Against the 5,941 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 98%. Health Grade ↓
Vermillion is behind on routine checkups
It trails South Dakota on three of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (70.7% vs 76.5%), dentist visits (65.6% vs 69.2%) and cholesterol checks (74.6% vs 84.8%). Checkups ↓
Diabetes and cancer are less common in Vermillion
Vermillion runs below South Dakota on eight chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (6.7% vs 11.7%), cancer (5.3% vs 9.2%) and heart disease (4% vs 6.8%). A young population is part of it: only 10% of residents are 65 or older (South Dakota 18%). Conditions ↓
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 Vermillion’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
What’s behind Vermillion’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Vermillion is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, #16 of 35 in South Dakota. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (better than 13%).
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). Vermillion’s median household income is $50,456; among the 5,941 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 98%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most South Dakota towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Vermillion is healthier than 54% of graded towns, against 78% nationally.
Out of every 100 Vermillion adults…
Vermillion runs below SD on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Vermillion residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across South Dakota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Vermillion adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Care in and near Vermillion
1 hospital in Vermillion, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Vermillion; ≈ 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.
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How Vermillion adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Vermillion runs above South Dakota.
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Vermillion 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermillion | A− | 33.7% | 6.7% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Vermillion Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fairview Township | — | — | — | — |
Vermillion Township and Fairview 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 Vermillion adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Vermillion
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Vermillion is better than South Dakota on 11 and worse on 5; on the rest, the South Dakota figure falls inside Vermillion’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Vermillion | SD | U.S. | vs SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.4%11.4–17.9 | 17.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.1%8.2–11.9 | 12.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.5%16.1–22.8 | 15.3% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.7%24.9–43.6 | 35.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 6.7%5.5–7.9 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 21.3%17.6–25 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 24.5%20.5–28.7 | 34% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 15.5%12.9–17.9 | 25.8% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11%9.2–12.8 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 9.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4%3.4–4.5 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.5%3.8–5.3 | 6.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.1%1.8–2.3 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.8%7.9–11.9 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.7%9.1–14.5 | 15.2% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.2%15.9–26.8 | 24.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 21.2%16.3–26.2 | 18.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.3%24.1–36.6 | 29.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.4%6.4–11.6 | 8.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 70.7%64.8–75.8 | 76.5% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.6%62–69 | 69.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 74.6%70–78.8 | 84.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 64.8%61.6–67.8 | 75.9% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.7%57.1–67.7 | 65.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.9%66.5–81.5 | 76.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.9%20.8–31 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.6%22.6–34.9 | 30.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8%6.5–9.5 | 12.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.4%13.9–21 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.7–6.3 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.6–5 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%6.8–10.6 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.2–2.9 | 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 Vermillion
Is Vermillion a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Vermillion is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #16 of 35 in South Dakota. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 98%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Vermillion?
CDC estimates 33.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.9% and 43.6%, against 35.9% across South Dakota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Vermillion?
Sanford Vermillion Medical Center in Vermillion, 0.4 miles in a straight line from Vermillion’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Vermillion have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.4–11.6%), 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 Vermillion 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 Vermillion.
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.