Where Brightwood Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brightwood Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58041. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brightwood Township
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Brightwood Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Arthritis is also above the state: 33%, vs 25.3% across North Dakota. In all, Brightwood Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Brightwood Township
The closest emergency room is St. Francis Medical Center in Breckenridge, 26 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Brightwood Township, and more people treating it
39.8% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 81.7% 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 Brightwood Township’s likely range; Brightwood Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58041, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Brightwood Township adults…
Brightwood Township runs above ND on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Brightwood Township
No hospital or community health center in Brightwood 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 Brightwood Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brightwood 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.
16 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Brightwood Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Brightwood 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.
5.8% of Brightwood Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Brightwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hankinson | — | — | — | — | |
| Moran Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Belford Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Waldo Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Elma Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Greendale Township | — | — | — | — |
Hankinson, Moran Township, Belford Township, Waldo Township, Elma Township and Greendale 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 Brightwood Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Brightwood Township
Why doesn’t Brightwood 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 Brightwood Township.
What hospital is closest to Brightwood Township?
St. Francis Medical Center in Breckenridge, 26.0 miles in a straight line from Brightwood 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 Brightwood 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.