Photo: Andrew Filer from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis) · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Brinsmade residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brinsmade, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58351. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brinsmade
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Brinsmade
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), about twice the North Dakota rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.8%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 5.3%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, Brinsmade runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Brinsmade adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.3%), vs 21.8% across North Dakota. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Brinsmade
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17%), vs 10.7% across North Dakota. Utility shut-off threats (8.4% vs 5.8%) and no reliable transportation (9% vs 6.5%) are higher too. 12.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 6.7% 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 Brinsmade’s likely range; Brinsmade’s figures come from ZIP code 58351, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Brinsmade adults…
Brinsmade runs above ND on 9 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.6% of Brinsmade adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Care in and near Brinsmade
No hospital or community health center in Brinsmade 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 Brinsmade; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Brinsmade adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Brinsmade adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Brinsmade 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.
Brinsmade 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riggin Township | — | — | — | — |
Riggin 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 Brinsmade adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Brinsmade
Why doesn’t Brinsmade have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Brinsmade.
What hospital is closest to Brinsmade?
Towner County Medical Center in Cando, 22.1 miles in a straight line from Brinsmade’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 Brinsmade.
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.