Where West Hanson Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Hanson Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 57445, 57474, 57434. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Hanson Township
Arthritis runs high in West Hanson Township
3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.8%), vs 25.8% across South Dakota. Conditions ↓
West Hanson Township keeps up with checkups
It beats South Dakota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (73.5% vs 69.2%) and cholesterol checks (87.4% vs 84.8%). 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 West Hanson Township’s likely range; West Hanson Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 57445, 57474, 57434, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Hanson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Out of every 100 West Hanson Township adults…
West Hanson Township runs above SD on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near West Hanson Township
No hospital or community health center in West Hanson 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 West Hanson 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.
13 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How West Hanson 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.
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West Hanson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Hanson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Gem Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Garden Prairie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ferney | — | — | — | — |
East Hanson Township, Gem Township, Garden Prairie Township and Ferney: 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 West Hanson Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in West Hanson Township
Why doesn’t West Hanson 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 West Hanson Township.
What hospital is closest to West Hanson Township?
Sanford Medical Center Aberdeen in Aberdeen, 16.0 miles in a straight line from West Hanson Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Hanson 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.