Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Wall residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wall, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wall. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wall
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Wall
The closest emergency room is Hans P Peterson Memorial Hospital - Cah in Philip, 28.7 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Wall, and more people treating it
36.9% of adults have high blood pressure (South Dakota 33.3%), but 79% 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 Wall’s likely range.
Care in and near Wall
No hospital or community health center in Wall 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; ≈ 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 Wall adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Out of every 100 Wall adults…
Wall runs above SD on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Dakota
Share of adults, with the South Dakota figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Wall 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.
Wall 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Hill Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Flat Township | — | — | — | — |
Fairview Township, Lake Hill Township and Lake Flat 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 adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wall
Why doesn’t Wall have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wall.
What hospital is closest to Wall?
Hans P Peterson Memorial Hospital - Cah in Philip, 28.7 miles in a straight line from Wall’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wall.
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.