Where Auburn residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Auburn, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58237. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Auburn
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Auburn
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, Auburn runs above North Dakota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Auburn adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (27.4%), vs 21.8% across North Dakota. Habits ↓
1 in 9 working-age adults in Auburn has no health insurance
11.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.3% across North Dakota. 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 Auburn’s likely range; Auburn’s figures come from ZIP code 58237, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Auburn adults…
Auburn runs above ND on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Auburn adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Care in and near Auburn
No hospital or community health center in Auburn 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 Auburn; ≈ 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 Auburn adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Auburn 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.
8.2% of Auburn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Auburn and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Auburn adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Auburn
Why doesn’t Auburn have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Auburn.
What hospital is closest to Auburn?
Unity Medical Center in Grafton, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Auburn’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Auburn?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Service Inc. - Grafton in Grafton, 6.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Auburn.
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.