Where Bentinck Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bentinck Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58793, 58760. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bentinck Township
The nearest ER is 33 miles from Bentinck Township
The closest emergency room is St. Andrew's Hospital in Bottineau, 32.7 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Bentinck Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Cancer is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 8.2% across North Dakota. In all, Bentinck Township runs above North Dakota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Bentinck Township, and more people treating it
38.2% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 79.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Bentinck Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Bentinck Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary 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 Bentinck Township’s likely range; Bentinck Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58793, 58760, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Bentinck Township
No hospital or community health center in Bentinck 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 Bentinck 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).
Out of every 100 Bentinck Township adults…
Bentinck Township runs above ND on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bentinck 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.
How Bentinck Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Bentinck 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.
7.1% of Bentinck Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Bentinck 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wayne Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sergius Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hastings Township | — | — | — | — |
Sherman Township, Wayne Township, Sergius Township and Hastings 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 Bentinck Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bentinck Township
Why doesn’t Bentinck 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 Bentinck Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bentinck 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.