Where Barnes Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Barnes Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58078. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Barnes Township
COPD and stroke are less common in Barnes Township
Barnes Township runs below North Dakota on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.1% vs 5.9%), stroke (2.2% vs 3.1%) and heart disease (4.4% vs 6.1%). Conditions ↓
Barnes Township is an active town
Only 16.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 21.8% across North Dakota. Habits ↓
Fewer Barnes Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Dakota. 1 in 13 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Barnes Township’s likely range; Barnes Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58078, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Barnes Township adults…
Barnes Township runs below ND on 9 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.
0 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.
4.9% of Barnes Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Care in and near Barnes Township
No hospital or community health center in Barnes 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 Barnes Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Barnes Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Barnes Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Barnes 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.
Barnes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Fargo | A | 34% | 7.3% | 11.1% | CDC place |
| Mapleton Township | — | — | — | — |
Mapleton 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 Barnes Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Barnes Township
Why doesn’t Barnes 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 Barnes Township.
What hospital is closest to Barnes Township?
Sanford Medical Center Fargo in Fargo, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Barnes Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Barnes Township?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Healthcare South Fargo in Fargo, 3.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Barnes 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.