Where Canfield Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Canfield Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58477, 58494. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Canfield Township
The nearest ER is 31 miles from Canfield Township
The closest emergency room is Sanford Medical Center Bismarck in Bismarck, 30.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Northland Health Centers is closer (19.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Canfield Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 3.7%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, Canfield Township runs above North Dakota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Canfield Township, and more people treating it
35.6% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 80.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Canfield Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Dakota. 1 in 12 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 Canfield Township’s likely range; Canfield Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58477, 58494, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Canfield Township
No hospital or community health center in Canfield 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 Canfield 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 Canfield Township adults…
Canfield Township runs below ND on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Canfield Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5% of Canfield Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
How Canfield Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Canfield Township does better than North Dakota.
3 in 10 Canfield 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.
Canfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Hill Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Estherville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Richmond Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Schrunk-Steiber Township | — | — | — | — |
Rock Hill Township, Estherville Township, Richmond Township and Schrunk-Steiber 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 Canfield Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Canfield Township
Why doesn’t Canfield 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 Canfield Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Canfield 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.