Where Willow Creek Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Willow Creek Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 57580. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Willow Creek Township
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Willow Creek Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 6.7% across South Dakota. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 3.5% across South Dakota. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.9%, vs 6.8% across South Dakota. In all, Willow Creek Township runs above South Dakota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Willow Creek Township
58.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across South Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 18.7% have lost all their teeth (South Dakota 12.7%). Checkups ↓
More Willow Creek Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.8%), vs 24.1% across South Dakota. There are 21 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
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 Willow Creek Township’s likely range; Willow Creek Township’s figures come from ZIP code 57580, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Willow Creek Township adults…
Willow Creek Township runs above SD on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Willow Creek Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Everyday habits, side by side with South Dakota
Share of adults, with the South Dakota figure marked.
21 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Care in and near Willow Creek Township
No hospital or community health center in Willow Creek 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 Willow Creek 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 Willow Creek 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.
Willow Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wortman Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Millboro Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Dog Ear Township | — | — | — | — |
Wortman Township, Millboro Township, Lake Township and Dog Ear 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 Willow Creek Township adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Willow Creek Township
Why doesn’t Willow Creek 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 Willow Creek Township.
What hospital is closest to Willow Creek Township?
Winner Regional Healthcare Center - Cah in Winner, 16.4 miles in a straight line from Willow Creek Township’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 Willow Creek 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.