Where Aurena Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Aurena Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58723, 58778, 58575. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Aurena Township
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Aurena Township
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.7%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, Aurena Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Aurena Township, and more people treating it
43.5% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 84.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Aurena Township adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (26.9%), vs 21.8% across North Dakota. There are 25 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Aurena Township is short on dental care and mental health care
Aurena 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 ↓
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 Aurena Township’s likely range; Aurena Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58723, 58778, 58575, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Aurena Township adults…
Aurena Township runs above ND on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Aurena 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 Aurena Township
No hospital or community health center in Aurena 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 Aurena 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 Aurena Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Aurena Township does better than North Dakota.
1 in 4 Aurena 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.
5.5% of Aurena Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Aurena 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byersville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Horseshoe Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Medicine Hill Township | — | — | — | — |
Byersville Township, Horseshoe Valley Township and Medicine Hill 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 Aurena Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Aurena Township
Why doesn’t Aurena 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 Aurena Township.
What hospital is closest to Aurena Township?
CHI St. Alexius Health Turtle Lake in Turtle Lake, 14.7 miles in a straight line from Aurena 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 Aurena 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.