Where Alger Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alger Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58776, 58784. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alger Township
More Alger Township adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (26.8%), vs 21.8% across North Dakota. There are 22 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Alger Township is short on dental care and mental health care
Alger Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Heart disease runs high in Alger Township
1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.2%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Conditions ↓
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 Alger Township’s likely range; Alger Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58776, 58784, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
Care in and near Alger Township
No hospital or community health center in Alger 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 Alger 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).
Out of every 100 Alger Township adults…
Alger Township runs above ND on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Alger Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Alger Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Alger 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.
6.9% of Alger Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Alger 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Brookbank Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Purcell Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Debing Township | — | — | — | — |
Ross Township, Brookbank Township, Purcell Township and Debing 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 Alger Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Alger Township
Why doesn’t Alger 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 Alger Township.
What hospital is closest to Alger Township?
Mountrail County Medical Center in Stanley, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Alger 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 Alger 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.