Where Brimer Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brimer Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58481, 58480, 58492, 58479. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brimer Township
Cancer runs high in Brimer Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. Conditions ↓
Fewer Brimer Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Dakota. 1 in 13 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Brimer Township’s likely range; Brimer Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58481, 58480, 58492, 58479, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Brimer Township adults…
Brimer Township runs above ND on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.6% of Brimer Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Care in and near Brimer Township
No hospital or community health center in Brimer 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 Brimer 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brimer Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Brimer Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Brimer 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.
Brimer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eckelson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Anderson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rose Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Uxbridge Township | — | — | — | — |
Eckelson Township, Anderson Township, Rose Township and Uxbridge 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 Brimer Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Brimer Township
Why doesn’t Brimer 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 Brimer Township.
What hospital is closest to Brimer Township?
CHI Mercy Health in Valley City, 19.1 miles in a straight line from Brimer Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brimer 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.