Where Wachter Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wachter Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58439, 57456. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wachter Township
Wachter Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Wachter Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
The nearest ER is 31 miles from Wachter Township
The closest emergency room is Ashley Medical Center in Ashley, 30.5 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Wachter Township
63.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across South Dakota. Wachter Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. 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 Wachter Township’s likely range; Wachter Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58439, 57456, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Wachter Township
No hospital or community health center in Wachter 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 Wachter 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Wachter Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Out of every 100 Wachter Township adults…
On every condition, Wachter Township is about the same as South Dakota. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Dakota
Share of adults, with the South Dakota figure marked.
How Wachter Township adults are doing
About the same as South Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Wachter 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.
6.1% of Wachter Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps).
Wachter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weber Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Carl Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Palmyra Township | — | — | — | — |
Weber Township, Carl Township and Palmyra 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 Wachter Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Wachter Township
Why doesn’t Wachter 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 Wachter Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wachter 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.