Where Bucklin Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bucklin Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58654, 58643. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bucklin Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Bucklin Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, Bucklin Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Bucklin Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.3% of working-age adults are uninsured (North Dakota 7.3%), yet 19.6% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16.1% across the state. Checkups ↓
More Bucklin Township adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (27.2%), vs 21.8% across North Dakota. There are 51 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
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 Bucklin Township’s likely range; Bucklin Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58654, 58643, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Bucklin Township adults…
Bucklin Township runs above ND on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bucklin 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.
Care in and near Bucklin Township
No hospital or community health center in Bucklin 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 Bucklin 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).
How Bucklin Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Bucklin 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.
7.8% of Bucklin Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Bucklin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hughes Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marmarth | — | — | — | — |
Hughes Township and Marmarth: 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 Bucklin Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bucklin Township
Why doesn’t Bucklin 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 Bucklin Township.
What hospital is closest to Bucklin Township?
Fallon Medical Complex Hospital in Baker, 12.8 miles in a straight line from Bucklin 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 Bucklin 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.