Where Black Loam Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Black Loam Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58490, 58461. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Black Loam Township
Black Loam Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Black Loam 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 ↓
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Black Loam Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.3%), vs 25.3% across North Dakota. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.3%, vs 6.1% across North Dakota. In all, Black Loam Township runs above North Dakota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Black Loam Township
The closest emergency room is Lisbon Area Health Services in Lisbon, 20.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Family Healthcare Center is closer (13 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Black Loam Township, and more people treating it
36.1% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 80.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Black Loam Township keeps up with checkups
It beats North Dakota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (68% vs 64.5%) and cholesterol checks (87.3% vs 82.7%). 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 Black Loam Township’s likely range; Black Loam Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58490, 58461, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Black Loam Township
No hospital or community health center in Black Loam 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 Black Loam 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 Black Loam Township adults…
Black Loam Township runs below ND on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Black Loam 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.
29 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How Black Loam Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Black Loam 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.
5.2% of Black Loam Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Black Loam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Ransom Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Greenville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Litchville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Gladstone Township | — | — | — | — |
Fort Ransom Township, Greenville Township, Litchville Township and Gladstone 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 Black Loam Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Black Loam Township
Why doesn’t Black Loam 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 Black Loam Township.
What hospital is closest to Black Loam Township?
Lisbon Area Health Services in Lisbon, 20.6 miles in a straight line from Black Loam 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 Black Loam 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.