Where Bjornson Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bjornson Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58790, 58778. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bjornson Township
Bjornson Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Bjornson 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 ↓
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Bjornson Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Cancer is also above the state: 10.9%, vs 8.2% across North Dakota. In all, Bjornson Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Bjornson Township
The closest emergency room is CHI St. Alexius Health Turtle Lake in Turtle Lake, 26.2 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Bjornson Township, and more people treating it
40.1% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 81.4% 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 Bjornson Township’s likely range; Bjornson Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58790, 58778, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Bjornson Township
No hospital or community health center in Bjornson 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 Bjornson 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 Bjornson Township adults…
Bjornson Township runs above ND on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bjornson 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 Bjornson Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Bjornson 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 Bjornson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Bjornson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olivia Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Greely Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Brown Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Otis Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Brillian Township | — | — | — | — |
Olivia Township, Greely Township, Brown Township, Otis Township and Brillian 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 Bjornson Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bjornson Township
Why doesn’t Bjornson 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 Bjornson Township.
What hospital is closest to Bjornson Township?
CHI St. Alexius Health Turtle Lake in Turtle Lake, 26.2 miles in a straight line from Bjornson 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 Bjornson 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.