Where Vilas residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Vilas, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 57349. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Vilas
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Vilas
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 6.8% across South Dakota. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.4%), vs 3.5% across South Dakota. COPD is also above the state: 8.4%, vs 6.7% across South Dakota. In all, Vilas runs above South Dakota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Vilas
The closest emergency room is Madison Regional Health System in Madison, 23.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Horizon Health Care is closer (3.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Vilas is short on primary care and mental health care
Vilas’ 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 ↓
More high blood pressure in Vilas, and more people treating it
37.8% of adults have high blood pressure (South Dakota 33.3%), but 80.3% 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 Vilas’ likely range; Vilas’ figures come from ZIP code 57349, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Vilas adults…
Vilas runs above SD on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Vilas
No hospital or community health center in Vilas 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 Vilas; ≈ 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 Vilas 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 Vilas 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.
Vilas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Township | — | — | — | — |
Howard 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 Vilas adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Vilas
Why doesn’t Vilas have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Vilas.
What hospital is closest to Vilas?
Madison Regional Health System in Madison, 23.8 miles in a straight line from Vilas’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Vilas?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Horizon Health - Howard Medical in Howard, 3.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Vilas.
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.