Where Athens Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Athens Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58801, 58856. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Athens Township
More Athens Township adults lack emotional support
1 in 4 adults lack social or emotional support (24.6%), vs 20.6% across North Dakota. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 16.4%, vs 14.2% across North Dakota. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Athens Township
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (13.5%), vs 10.7% across North Dakota. Housing insecurity (11.5% vs 8.9%) is higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Athens Township
Athens Township runs below North Dakota on five chronic conditions, most of all cancer (5.9% vs 8.2%), heart disease (4.7% vs 6.1%) and stroke (2.5% vs 3.1%). 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 Athens Township’s likely range; Athens Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58801, 58856, which may reach past town lines.
How Athens Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Athens Township runs above North Dakota.
1 in 3 Athens 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.
8.1% of Athens Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Out of every 100 Athens Township adults…
Athens Township runs below ND on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Athens Township
No hospital or community health center in Athens 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 Athens 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Athens Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Athens 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacktail Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Dublin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Winner Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Tyrone Township | — | — | — | — | |
| East Fork Township | — | — | — | — |
Blacktail Township, Dublin Township, Winner Township, Tyrone Township and East Fork 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 Athens Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Athens Township
Why doesn’t Athens 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 Athens Township.
What hospital is closest to Athens Township?
CHI St. Alexius Health Williston in Williston, 17.3 miles in a straight line from Athens Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Athens 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.