Where Baker Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Baker Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58524, 58482. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Baker Township
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Baker Township
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.3%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.1% across North Dakota. COPD is also above the state: 8.8%, vs 5.9% across North Dakota. In all, Baker Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Baker Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Baker Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
The nearest ER is 30 miles from Baker Township
The closest emergency room is Linton Hospital - Cah in Linton, 29.7 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Baker Township, and more people treating it
42.5% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 83.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Baker Township adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (12.4% vs 14.2%) and depression (18.2% vs 21.3%) both run below North Dakota. Mind & connection ↓
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 Baker Township’s likely range; Baker Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58524, 58482, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Baker Township adults…
Baker Township runs below ND on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Baker Township
No hospital or community health center in Baker 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 Baker 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Baker Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Baker Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Baker Township does better than North Dakota.
1 in 4 Baker 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
28 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.2% of Baker Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Baker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Hill Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Manning Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wild Rose Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Campbell Township | — | — | — | — |
Crown Hill Township, Manning Township, Wild Rose Township and Campbell 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 Baker Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Baker Township
Why doesn’t Baker 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 Baker Township.
What hospital is closest to Baker Township?
Linton Hospital - Cah in Linton, 29.7 miles in a straight line from Baker 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 Baker 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.