Where Bunker Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bunker Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58428. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bunker Township
Bunker Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Bunker Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Bunker Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. Cancer is also above the state: 11.1%, vs 8.2% across North Dakota. In all, Bunker Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 31 miles from Bunker Township
The closest emergency room is South Central Health in Wishek, 30.6 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Bunker Township, and more people treating it
38.8% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 81.9% 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 Bunker Township’s likely range; Bunker Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58428, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Bunker Township
No hospital or community health center in Bunker 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 Bunker 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).
Out of every 100 Bunker Township adults…
Bunker Township runs above ND on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bunker 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.
How Bunker Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Bunker 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.
6.4% of Bunker Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Bunker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peace Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Manning Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Glendale Township | — | — | — | — |
Peace Township, Manning Township and Glendale 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 Bunker Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bunker Township
Why doesn’t Bunker 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 Bunker Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bunker 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.