Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Wall Lake Township is healthier than 46%
Wall Lake Township beats South Dakota on 10 of 26 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57033, 57107, 57106, 57015. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wall Lake Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Wall Lake Township’s lead shrinks
Wall Lake Township is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, but 46% of the 4,622 towns with similar household incomes ($97K–$162K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Stroke and COPD are less common in Wall Lake Township
Wall Lake Township runs below South Dakota on stroke (2.7% vs 3.5%), COPD (5.3% vs 6.7%) and heart disease (5.4% vs 6.8%). 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 Wall Lake Township’s likely range; Wall Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 57033, 57107, 57106, 57015, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Wall Lake Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wall Lake Township is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 93% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 50%).
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). Wall Lake Township’s median household income is $129,375; among the 4,622 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($97K–$162K), it’s healthier than 46%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Wall Lake Township adults…
Wall Lake Township runs below SD on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wall Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Wall Lake 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 Wall Lake 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.
1.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Wall Lake Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
How Wall Lake Township adults are doing
About the same as South Dakota on each measure.
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Wall Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wall Lake Township | A− | 36.2% | 10.1% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
| Wellington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wayne Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hartford Township | — | — | — | — |
Wellington Township, Wayne Township and Hartford 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 Wall Lake Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wall Lake Township
Share of adults, 33 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 26 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wall Lake Township is better than South Dakota on 10 and worse on 0; on the rest, the South Dakota figure falls inside Wall Lake Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wall Lake Township | SD | U.S. | vs SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.9%11.9–16 | 17.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.5%9.2–12 | 12.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.3–17.1 | 15.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.2%31.5–40.9 | 35.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.7–11.5 | 11.7% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.2%28.2–34.2 | 33.3% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34%30.8–37.2 | 34% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.6%21.1–26.1 | 25.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.5–10.9 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%7.9–9.6 | 9.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.7–6.1 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.3%4.5–6.1 | 6.7% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.4–3 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.1%7.4–11.1 | 12.7% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.2%10.9–15.6 | 15.2% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.9%17.8–24.2 | 24.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20.6%17.8–23.7 | 18.8% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.5%23.9–31.4 | 29.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%5.4–8.3 | 8.8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.2%74–80.1 | 76.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.8%72.1–77.4 | 69.2% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%84.9–88.7 | 84.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.8%70.6–76.8 | 75.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67%63–70.8 | 65.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%71.4–82.9 | 76.6% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.5%19.6–25.5 | 21.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.5%22.3–28.7 | 30.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.2%8.7–11.8 | 12.9% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12%10.5–13.8 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 8.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.4–7.1 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.4–3.1 | 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 Wall Lake Township
Is Wall Lake Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wall Lake Township is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns: A− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wall Lake Township?
CDC estimates 36.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.5% and 40.9%, against 35.9% across South Dakota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wall Lake Township?
Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center in Sioux Falls, 9.5 miles in a straight line from Wall Lake Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wall Lake Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.4–8.3%), 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 Wall Lake Township 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 Wall Lake 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. 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.