Where Bell Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bell Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58048, 58038. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bell Township
Bell Township keeps up with checkups
It beats North Dakota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (71.3% vs 64.5%) and cholesterol checks (86.9% vs 82.7%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Bell Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Dakota. 1 in 14 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Bell Township is an active town
Only 17.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 21.8% across North Dakota. The town has 38 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
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 Bell Township’s likely range; Bell Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58048, 58038, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bell Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4% of Bell Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
Out of every 100 Bell Township adults…
Bell Township runs below ND on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bell Township
No hospital or community health center in Bell 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 Bell Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Bell Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bell Township does better than North Dakota.
1 in 4 Bell 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.
Bell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinyon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hunter Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Gunkel Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bohnsack Township | — | — | — | — |
Kinyon Township, Hunter Township, Gunkel Township and Bohnsack 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 Bell Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Bell Township
Why doesn’t Bell 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 Bell Township.
What hospital is closest to Bell Township?
Sanford Hillsboro in Hillsboro, 14.8 miles in a straight line from Bell 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 Bell 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.