Fort Buford State Historic Site · Photo: FlintWestwood · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Buford Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Buford Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58801. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Buford Township
More Buford Township adults lack emotional support
1 in 4 adults lack social or emotional support (24.8%), vs 20.6% across North Dakota. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 16.6%, vs 14.2% across North Dakota. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Buford Township
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (13.7%), vs 10.7% across North Dakota. Housing insecurity (11.7% vs 8.9%) and utility shut-off threats (7% vs 5.8%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Buford Township
Buford Township runs below North Dakota on five chronic conditions, most of all cancer (5.6% vs 8.2%), heart disease (4.5% vs 6.1%) and stroke (2.4% vs 3.1%). Conditions ↓
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 Buford Township’s likely range; Buford Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58801, which may reach past town lines.
How Buford Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Buford Township runs above North Dakota.
1 in 3 Buford 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.
8.2% of Buford Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Out of every 100 Buford Township adults…
Buford Township runs below ND on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Buford Township
No hospital or community health center in Buford 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 Buford 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.
72 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Buford Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Buford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Yellowstone Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hardscrabble Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Trenton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Tri Township | — | — | — | — |
Sioux Township, Yellowstone Township, Hardscrabble Township, Trenton Township and Tri 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 Buford Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Buford Township
Why doesn’t Buford 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 Buford Township.
What hospital is closest to Buford Township?
CHI St. Alexius Health Williston in Williston, 16.3 miles in a straight line from Buford Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Buford 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.