Where Winfred residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Winfred, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 57076. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Winfred
Cancer and heart disease run high in Winfred
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 9.2% across South Dakota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 6.8% across South Dakota. In all, Winfred runs above South Dakota on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Winfred, and more people treating it
37.1% 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 Winfred’s likely range; Winfred’s figures come from ZIP code 57076, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Winfred adults…
Winfred runs above SD on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Winfred adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Care in and near Winfred
No hospital or community health center in Winfred 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 Winfred; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Winfred 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.
Winfred and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Winfred adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Winfred
Why doesn’t Winfred have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Winfred.
What hospital is closest to Winfred?
Madison Regional Health System in Madison, 12.2 miles in a straight line from Winfred’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Winfred?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Horizon Health - Howard Medical in Howard, 8.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Winfred.
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.