How healthy is Ardmore?
Ardmore differs from South Dakota on 15 of 40 measures. It has fewer binge drinkers (15.1% vs 18.8%) and fewer adults in frequent mental distress (13.4% vs 15.3%). Where it trails the state: more adults with heart disease (9.9% vs 6.8%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 57735. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ardmore
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
Care in and near Ardmore
No hospital or community health center in Ardmore 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 Ardmore; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Ardmore adults…
Ardmore 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 Ardmore adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
How Ardmore adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ardmore does better than South Dakota.
1 in 3 Ardmore 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.
20.9% of Ardmore adults receive SNAP (food stamps).
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ardmore adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 5 people are less certain, so we show Ardmore's figures without a grade.
All 40 CDC measures for Ardmore
| Measure | Ardmore | Likely range | South Dakota | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 42.6% | 38.6–46.7% | 33.3% | worse |
| High cholesterol | 41.6% | 37.4–45.6% | 34% | worse |
| Obesity | 37.1% | 30.2–44.3% | 35.9% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 34.7% | 31.3–38.3% | 25.8% | worse |
| Depression | 19.5% | 16.8–22.4% | 21.2% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 15.5% | 13–18.2% | 12.7% | worse |
| Asthma | 10.2% | 9.1–11.3% | 10.1% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 12.6% | 11.5–13.7% | 9.2% | worse |
| Diabetes | 15.5% | 13.6–17.6% | 11.7% | worse |
| COPD | 9.3% | 8–10.9% | 6.7% | worse |
| Heart disease | 9.9% | 8.8–11% | 6.8% | worse |
| Stroke | 4.8% | 4.3–5.4% | 3.5% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.1% | 13.7–19.1% | 15.2% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 15.1% | 12.7–17.7% | 18.8% | better |
| Get no exercise | 27.9% | 23.7–32.9% | 24.1% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.9% | 25.8–36.4% | 29.7% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 80.6% | 77.6–83.2% | 76.5% | better |
| Dentist visit | 67.1% | 64.1–70.2% | 69.2% | about the same |
| Cholesterol check | 89.4% | 88–90.7% | 84.8% | better |
| Colon screening | 69.2% | 65.1–73.3% | 65.5% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 76.9% | 70.6–82.7% | 76.6% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 82% | 79.2–84.4% | 75.9% | better |
| No health insurance | 7.7% | 6.3–9.3% | 8.8% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 30.3% | 21.7–39.8% | — | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 20.3% | 12.3–29.1% | — | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 13.4% | 11.8–15.1% | 15.3% | better |
| Fair or poor health | 19.8% | 17.1–23% | 17.3% | about the same |
| Frequent physical distress | 14.7% | 13–16.7% | 12.3% | worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 19.6% | 6.6–38.5% | — | about the same |
| Housing insecurity | 15.8% | 6.4–27.2% | — | about the same |
| Utility shut-off threat | 12.8% | 6–19.3% | — | about the same |
| No reliable transportation | 9.5% | 4.4–16.7% | — | about the same |
| Receive SNAP | 20.9% | 6.3–41.1% | — | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.1% | 29.9–38.6% | 30.1% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 17.2% | 15–20% | 12.9% | |
| Thinking or memory | 12.6% | 11–14.4% | 13.7% | |
| Hearing | 11% | 9.9–12.3% | 8.2% | |
| Vision | 5.5% | 4.9–6.2% | 4.7% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 4.5% | 4–5.2% | 3.5% | |
| Errands alone | 8.3% | 7.3–9.5% | 7.8% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Ardmore door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the South Dakota figure falls inside it, we don’t call Ardmore better or worse.
CDC publishes towns like Ardmore by ZIP code. We weight the ZIP codes that cover Ardmore by how much of its land each one covers.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ardmore.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
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.