What's Going Around in Sioux Falls?
Health data for the Sioux Falls, South Dakota area — April 2026
Here's what respiratory illnesses and infectious diseases look like near Sioux Falls, South Dakota, based on the latest CDC surveillance data for South Dakota. Tap any topic for detailed state-level trends, charts, and forecasts.
0.0% ILI
↓ Declining in South Dakota
3.8 per 100K
→ Stable in South Dakota
1.6 per 100K
7 cases in South Dakota
90% in South Dakota
CDC Recommendations at This Level
RSV activity is elevated — extra care for vulnerable groups
- • Limit infants' exposure to crowds and sick contacts
- • Anyone with cold symptoms should avoid close contact with babies and elderly family members
- • Watch infants closely for breathing difficulties — RSV can get serious quickly in babies
- • Adults 60+ with chronic lung or heart disease should take extra precautions
- • Call your pediatrician if your baby is breathing rapidly, wheezing, or not feeding well
This is general public health guidance based on CDC recommendations — not personal medical advice. Talk to your healthcare provider about what's right for you and your family.
Sioux Falls Community Health Snapshot
2022 dataCity-specific chronic disease and prevention statistics from the CDC PLACES program , which provides local health estimates for communities across the US.
Chronic Conditions
Mental Health
Health Behaviors
Prevention & Access
Source: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2024 release. Age-adjusted prevalence estimates. Learn more
About this data: Infectious disease surveillance (flu, COVID, RSV, measles) is reported at the state level. This page uses South Dakota data as the best available indicator for the Sioux Falls area. The health snapshot above shows Sioux Falls-specific estimates from CDC PLACES (2022 data).
See the full South Dakota health dashboard for more detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
What illnesses are going around in Sioux Falls, South Dakota right now?
Based on South Dakota state surveillance data (which covers Sioux Falls), flu activity is low, RSV is high, COVID-19 is moderate, and South Dakota has reported 7 measles cases in 2026. Click any topic above for detailed trends and charts.
Is the flu bad in Sioux Falls right now?
Flu activity in South Dakota (which includes Sioux Falls) is currently low with 0.0% ILI. The trend is declining, which is good news. See the South Dakota flu page for weekly trend charts.
What are the biggest health issues in Sioux Falls?
According to the CDC PLACES dataset (2022 data), Sioux Falls residents face these key health challenges: Obesity (37.1%), High BP (30.2%), High Cholesterol (30.1%). The community health snapshot on this page shows 18 health measures specific to Sioux Falls.
Does Sioux Falls have its own health data, or is this state-level?
This page combines two types of CDC data. The infectious disease section (flu, COVID, RSV, measles) shows South Dakota state-level surveillance, which is the most reliable available indicator for the Sioux Falls area. The Community Health Snapshot below shows Sioux Falls-specific chronic disease and prevention data from the CDC PLACES program, which provides city-level estimates for all 50 states. State infectious disease data reflects overall trends that apply to communities within the state, including Sioux Falls.
Local Health Signal is not affiliated with the CDC or any government agency. Data is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended for clinical decision making. See our methods page for details on data sources and limitations.