Where Watauga Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Watauga Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57660, 57641. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Watauga Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Watauga Township
1 in 6 adults have COPD (16%), more than twice the South Dakota rate. 1 in 7 adults have heart disease (14.4%), about twice the South Dakota rate. Stroke is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 3.5% across South Dakota. In all, Watauga Township runs above South Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Watauga Township adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.5%), vs 24.1% across South Dakota. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Watauga Township
58.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across South Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 25.4% have lost all their teeth (South Dakota 12.7%). Watauga 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 Watauga Township’s likely range; Watauga Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 57660, 57641, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Watauga Township adults…
Watauga Township runs above SD on 9 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Watauga Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Care in and near Watauga Township
No hospital or community health center in Watauga 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 Watauga 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).
How Watauga Township adults are doing
About the same as South Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Watauga 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.
17% of Watauga Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps).
Watauga Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie View Township | — | — | — | — |
Prairie View 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 Watauga Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Watauga Township
Why doesn’t Watauga 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 Watauga Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Watauga 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.