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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cannon Ball, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cannon Ball. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cannon Ball
Smoking is more common in Cannon Ball
1 in 3 adults smoke cigarettes (31.6%), more than twice the North Dakota rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Cannon Ball
43.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.5% across North Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 29.4% have lost all their teeth (North Dakota 10.8%). Cannon Ball’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Cannon Ball
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (40.6%), 4 times the North Dakota rate. Utility shut-off threats (20.8% vs 5.8%) and no reliable transportation (22.9% vs 6.5%) are higher too. 30.7% 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 Cannon Ball’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cannon Ball 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.
30.7% of Cannon Ball adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Out of every 100 Cannon Ball adults…
Cannon Ball runs below ND on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Cannon Ball
No hospital or community health center in Cannon Ball 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 Cannon Ball; ≈ 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 Cannon Ball adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Cannon Ball runs above North Dakota.
1 in 3 Cannon Ball 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.
Cannon Ball and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cannon Ball adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Cannon Ball
Why doesn’t Cannon Ball have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cannon Ball.
What hospital is closest to Cannon Ball?
Standing Rock Service Unit in Fort Yates, 15.1 miles in a straight line from Cannon Ball’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 Cannon Ball.
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.