How healthy is Veblen?
Veblen differs from South Dakota on 10 of 33 measures. It has fewer adults who have had cancer (6.9% vs 9.2%) and fewer adults with COPD (5.1% vs 6.7%). Where it trails the state: more uninsured adults (16% vs 8.8%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Veblen. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Veblen
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
Keeping up with care
Share of Veblen adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks South Dakota.
Care in and near Veblen
No hospital or community health center in Veblen 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 Veblen; ≈ 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 Veblen adults…
Veblen runs below SD on 7 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.
How Veblen adults are doing
On 1 of 2 measures, Veblen does better than South Dakota.
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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Veblen adults live with a disability (South Dakota 30.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 455 people are less certain, so we show Veblen's figures without a grade.
All 33 CDC measures for Veblen
| Measure | Veblen | Likely range | South Dakota | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 29.1% | 25.3–33.1% | 33.3% | better |
| High cholesterol | 30.8% | 26.6–35.2% | 34% | about the same |
| Obesity | 37.5% | 29–46.4% | 35.9% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 21.7% | 18.9–24.6% | 25.8% | better |
| Depression | 17.7% | 14.8–20.9% | 21.2% | better |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 13% | 10.5–15.9% | 12.7% | about the same |
| Asthma | 9.5% | 8.4–10.8% | 10.1% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 6.9% | 6.2–7.7% | 9.2% | better |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 9.8–13.1% | 11.7% | about the same |
| COPD | 5.1% | 4.3–6.1% | 6.7% | better |
| Heart disease | 5.5% | 4.9–6.3% | 6.8% | better |
| Stroke | 3% | 2.6–3.3% | 3.5% | better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.6% | 12.2–17.5% | 15.2% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 19.6% | 16.1–23.4% | 18.8% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 25.9% | 21.4–31% | 24.1% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.3% | 26.8–40.1% | 29.7% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 72.6% | 68.2–76.7% | 76.5% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 64.1% | 60.3–67.6% | 69.2% | worse |
| Cholesterol check | 83.3% | 80.6–85.8% | 84.8% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 65% | 59.8–69.9% | 65.5% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 77.6% | 70–84.1% | 76.6% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 71.7% | 68.4–74.8% | 75.9% | worse |
| No health insurance | 16% | 12.4–20% | 8.8% | worse |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Frequent mental distress | 14.8% | 12.9–16.9% | 15.3% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 18.1% | 15.3–21.3% | 17.3% | about the same |
| Frequent physical distress | 12.1% | 10.6–13.9% | 12.3% | about the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.5% | 25.2–34.2% | 30.1% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 11.7% | 10–13.7% | 12.9% | |
| Thinking or memory | 13.8% | 11.8–16% | 13.7% | |
| Hearing | 7.4% | 6.5–8.4% | 8.2% | |
| Vision | 5.2% | 4.5–5.9% | 4.7% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 3.2% | 2.8–3.7% | 3.5% | |
| Errands alone | 7.1% | 6.1–8.2% | 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 Veblen door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the South Dakota figure falls inside it, we don’t call Veblen better or worse.
CDC publishes Veblen directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Veblen.
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.