Where Victor Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Victor Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57260, 57255. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Victor Township
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Victor Township
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 6.8% across South Dakota. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.5% across South Dakota. COPD is also above the state: 9.1%, vs 6.7% across South Dakota. In all, Victor Township runs above South Dakota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Victor Township, and more people treating it
40.9% of adults have high blood pressure (South Dakota 33.3%), but 81.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Victor Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Victor 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 Victor Township’s likely range; Victor Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 57260, 57255, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Victor Township adults…
Victor Township runs above SD on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Victor Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Care in and near Victor Township
No hospital or community health center in Victor 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 Victor 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.
2 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Victor Township adults are doing
About the same as South Dakota on each measure.
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Victor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Rock Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lien Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rosholt | — | — | — | — | |
| Harmon Township | — | — | — | — |
White Rock Township, Lien Township, Rosholt and Harmon 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 Victor Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Victor Township
Why doesn’t Victor 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 Victor Township.
What hospital is closest to Victor Township?
Coteau Des Prairies Health Care System in Sisseton, 19.9 miles in a straight line from Victor 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 Victor 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.