Swanson House · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0Where Virginia Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Virginia Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 51023, 57034, 51001. How CDC estimates town health
Out of every 100 Virginia Township adults…
On every condition, Virginia Township is about the same as South Dakota. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Virginia Township
No hospital or community health center in Virginia 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 Virginia 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.
1 mile of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Virginia Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
How Virginia Township adults are doing
About the same as South Dakota on each measure.
1 in 3 Virginia Township adults feel lonely. 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.7% of Virginia Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps).
Virginia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Big Springs Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sioux Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Alcester Township | — | — | — | — |
Eden Township, Big Springs Township, Sioux Valley Township and Alcester 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 Virginia Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Virginia Township
Why doesn’t Virginia 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 Virginia Township.
What hospital is closest to Virginia Township?
Hawarden Regional Healthcare in Hawarden, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Virginia Township’s 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 Virginia Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Horizon Health - Alcester Dental in Alcester, 5.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Virginia 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.