Where Ashby Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ashby Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58646. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ashby Township
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Ashby Township
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.3%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, Ashby Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Ashby Township, and more people treating it
41% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 83.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Ashby Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Ashby 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 ↓
Fewer Ashby Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Dakota. 1 in 14 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 11 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Ashby Township’s likely range; Ashby Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58646, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Ashby Township adults…
Ashby Township runs above ND on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ashby Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Care in and near Ashby Township
No hospital or community health center in Ashby 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 Ashby 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.8% of Ashby Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
How Ashby Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Ashby 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.
Ashby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Castle Rock Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Kern Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Chandler Township | — | — | — | — |
Maine Township, Castle Rock Township, Kern Township and Chandler 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 Ashby Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ashby Township
Why doesn’t Ashby 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 Ashby Township.
What hospital is closest to Ashby Township?
West River Regional Medical Center in Hettinger, 19.2 miles in a straight line from Ashby 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 Ashby 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.