Photo: Andrew Filer from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis) · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Ardoch Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ardoch Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58261, 58233. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ardoch Township
Heart disease, COPD and diabetes run high in Ardoch Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. Diabetes is also above the state: 12.9%, vs 9.8% across North Dakota. In all, Ardoch Township runs above North Dakota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Ardoch Township, and more people treating it
38% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 80.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Ardoch Township adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (25.9%), vs 21.8% across North Dakota. There are 17 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Ardoch Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Ardoch Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Ardoch Township’s likely range; Ardoch Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58261, 58233, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Ardoch Township adults…
Ardoch Township runs above ND on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ardoch 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.
Care in and near Ardoch Township
No hospital or community health center in Ardoch 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 Ardoch 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).
How Ardoch Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Ardoch 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.
7.5% of Ardoch Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Ardoch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harriston Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Walshville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Levant Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Forest River Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Minto | — | — | — | — |
Harriston Township, Walshville Township, Levant Township, Forest River Township and Minto: 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 Ardoch Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ardoch Township
Why doesn’t Ardoch 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 Ardoch Township.
What hospital is closest to Ardoch Township?
Unity Medical Center in Grafton, 12.5 miles in a straight line from Ardoch 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 Ardoch 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.