Where Avon Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Avon Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58267, 58214. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Avon Township
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Avon Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.4%), vs 25.3% across North Dakota. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 6.1% across North Dakota. In all, Avon Township runs above North Dakota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Avon Township, and more people treating it
36% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 81.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Avon Township keeps up with checkups
It beats North Dakota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.8% vs 74.4%) and dentist visits (68.7% vs 64.5%). 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 Avon Township’s likely range; Avon Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58267, 58214, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Avon Township adults…
Avon Township runs above ND on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Avon Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Care in and near Avon Township
No hospital or community health center in Avon 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 Avon 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Avon Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Avon 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.
5.1% of Avon Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Avon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Northwood Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pleasant View Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Arvilla Township | — | — | — | — |
Grace Township, Northwood Township, Pleasant View Township and Arvilla 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 Avon Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Avon Township
Why doesn’t Avon 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 Avon Township.
What hospital is closest to Avon Township?
Northwood Deaconess Health Center in Northwood, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Avon Township’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 Avon Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Spectra Health Larimore in Larimore, 7.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Avon 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.