Where Alexander Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alexander Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58454. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alexander Township
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Alexander Township
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.1%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.1% across North Dakota. COPD is also above the state: 9%, vs 5.9% across North Dakota. In all, Alexander Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Alexander Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7% of working-age adults are uninsured (North Dakota 7.3%), yet 20.1% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16.1% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Alexander Township, and more people treating it
41.3% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 83.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% 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 North Dakota figure falls outside Alexander Township’s likely range; Alexander Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58454, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Alexander Township adults…
Alexander Township runs below ND on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Alexander Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Care in and near Alexander Township
No hospital or community health center in Alexander 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 Alexander 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
How Alexander Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Alexander Township does better than North Dakota.
1 in 4 Alexander 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.
6.4% of Alexander Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Alexander 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sharlow Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cusator Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Finn Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Glen Township | — | — | — | — |
Griffin Township, Sharlow Township, Cusator Township, Finn Township and Glen 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 Alexander Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Alexander Township
Why doesn’t Alexander 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 Alexander Township.
What hospital is closest to Alexander Township?
Jamestown Regional Medical Center in Jamestown, 18.5 miles in a straight line from Alexander Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alexander 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.