Where Agnes Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Agnes Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58251, 58244, 58266. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Agnes Township
Heart disease, cancer and diabetes run high in Agnes Township
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. Diabetes is also above the state: 12.3%, vs 9.8% across North Dakota. In all, Agnes Township runs above North Dakota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Agnes Township
The closest emergency room is Northwood Deaconess Health Center in Northwood, 21.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Spectra Health is closer (11.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Agnes Township, and more people treating it
36.7% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 80.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Agnes Township keeps up with checkups
It beats North Dakota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (68% vs 64.5%) and cholesterol checks (86.6% vs 82.7%). 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 North Dakota figure falls outside Agnes Township’s likely range; Agnes Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58251, 58244, 58266, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Agnes Township adults…
Agnes Township runs above ND on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Agnes Township
No hospital or community health center in Agnes 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 Agnes 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Agnes Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
How Agnes Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Agnes Township 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.
5.3% of Agnes Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Agnes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wheatfield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Inkster Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Plymouth Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Niagara Township | — | — | — | — |
Elm Grove Township, Wheatfield Township, Inkster Township, Plymouth Township and Niagara 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 Agnes Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Agnes Township
Why doesn’t Agnes 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 Agnes Township.
What hospital is closest to Agnes Township?
Northwood Deaconess Health Center in Northwood, 21.9 miles in a straight line from Agnes 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 Agnes Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The North 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.