Wasta Rest Stop Tipi-Eastbound · Photo: Jeffrey Beall · CC BY 4.0Where Wasta Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wasta Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57790, 57791. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wasta Township
The nearest ER is 37 miles from Wasta Township
The closest emergency room is Hans P Peterson Memorial Hospital - Cah in Philip, 36.8 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Wasta Township, and more people treating it
36.5% of adults have high blood pressure (South Dakota 33.3%), but 78.6% 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 Wasta Township’s likely range; Wasta Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 57790, 57791, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Wasta Township
No hospital or community health center in Wasta 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 Wasta 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 Wasta Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Out of every 100 Wasta Township adults…
Wasta Township runs above SD on 4 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.
9.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Wasta Township 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.
Wasta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crooked Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Shyne Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Owanka Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Flat Township | — | — | — | — |
Crooked Creek Township, Shyne Township, Owanka 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 Wasta Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wasta Township
Why doesn’t Wasta 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 Wasta Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wasta 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.