Where Big Meadow Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Big Meadow Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58795, 58755. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Big Meadow Township
COPD, heart disease and high blood pressure run high in Big Meadow Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.5%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.3%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. High blood pressure is also above the state: 37%, vs 31.8% across North Dakota. In all, Big Meadow Township runs above North Dakota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Big Meadow Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.7%), vs 13.1% across North Dakota. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Big Meadow Township, and more people treating it
37% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 79% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. 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 Big Meadow Township’s likely range; Big Meadow Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58795, 58755, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Big Meadow Township adults…
Big Meadow Township runs above ND on 6 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.
19 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Big Meadow Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Care in and near Big Meadow Township
No hospital or community health center in Big Meadow 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 Big Meadow 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).
How Big Meadow Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Big Meadow 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% of Big Meadow Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Big Meadow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Meadow Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sauk Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hazel Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hayland Township | — | — | — | — |
South Meadow Township, Sauk Valley Township, Hazel Township and Hayland 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 Big Meadow Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Big Meadow Township
Why doesn’t Big Meadow 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 Big Meadow Township.
What hospital is closest to Big Meadow Township?
Tioga Medical Center in Tioga, 14.6 miles in a straight line from Big Meadow 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 Big Meadow 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.