Where Canton City (Hensel) residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Canton City (Hensel), not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58241. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Canton City (Hensel)
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Canton City (Hensel)
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, Canton City (Hensel) runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Canton City (Hensel), insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.2% of working-age adults are uninsured (North Dakota 7.3%), yet 20.2% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16.1% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Canton City (Hensel), and more people treating it
39.8% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 81.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Canton City (Hensel) is short on primary care and mental health care
Canton City (Hensel)’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Canton City (Hensel)’s likely range; Canton City (Hensel)’s figures come from ZIP code 58241, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Canton City (Hensel) adults…
Canton City (Hensel) runs above ND on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Canton City (Hensel) adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Care in and near Canton City (Hensel)
No hospital or community health center in Canton City (Hensel) 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 Canton City (Hensel); ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Canton City (Hensel) adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Canton City (Hensel) 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.
7.3% of Canton City (Hensel) adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Canton City (Hensel) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodema Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Park Township | — | — | — | — |
Lodema Township and Park 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 Canton City (Hensel) adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Canton City (Hensel)
Why doesn’t Canton City (Hensel) have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Canton City (Hensel).
What hospital is closest to Canton City (Hensel)?
Pembina County Memorial Hospital in Cavalier, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Canton City (Hensel)’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 Canton City (Hensel).
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.