Casselton Commercial Historic District · Photo: Andrew Filer (afiler) · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Casselton is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns
Casselton beats North Dakota on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Casselton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Casselton
Fewer Casselton adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Dakota. 1 in 13 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Casselton is an active town
Only 17.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 21.8% across North Dakota. Habits ↓
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 Casselton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Casselton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Casselton is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 94% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 58%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Casselton’s median household income is $73,259; among the 10,769 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($55K–$92K), it’s healthier than 99%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.7% of Casselton 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.
0.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Casselton adults…
Casselton runs below ND on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Casselton residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across North Dakota. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Casselton
No hospital or community health center in Casselton 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 Casselton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Casselton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Casselton adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Casselton 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.
Casselton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casselton | A | 35.1% | 8.8% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Everest Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Casselton Township | — | — | — | — |
Everest Township and Casselton 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 Casselton adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Casselton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Casselton is better than North Dakota on 8 and worse on 0; on the rest, the North Dakota figure falls inside Casselton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Casselton | ND | U.S. | vs ND |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.8%11.3–16.7 | 16.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.5%9–12.4 | 11.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.1–15.1 | 14.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.1%31.1–39.5 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.8%7.6–10.3 | 9.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.7%27.9–33.8 | 31.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.7%31.8–37.8 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.6%23.1–28.3 | 25.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%8.8–11.3 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.6–9.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.8–6.4 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5%4.1–6.2 | 5.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.3–3.1 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.2%4.1–6.4 | 10.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.3%9.4–15.4 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 17.5%14.4–21.2 | 21.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 21.3%18.7–23.9 | 21.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.5%25.8–33.2 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%4–7.5 | 7.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.3%73.4–79.1 | 74.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.9%70–75.5 | 64.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.3%84–88.4 | 82.7% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.9%74–79.8 | 76.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.1%64.8–72.8 | 64.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.3%74.3–84.9 | 78% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.6%20.9–26.6 | 21.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.9%24.9–31.2 | 29.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.8%16.1–21.6 | 20.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.7%5.8–9.9 | 10.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.1%5.6–8.8 | 8.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.6%3.7–5.5 | 5.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.9%4–5.8 | 6.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.7%3.3–6.3 | 6.7% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.8%19.5–26.6 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.4%7.8–11.5 | 11.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.9%9.1–13.1 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%5.9–7.8 | 7.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.7–3.8 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6%5–7.2 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.2–3.3 | 3.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the North Dakota figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Casselton
Is Casselton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Casselton is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 99%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Casselton?
CDC estimates 35.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.1% and 39.5%, against 36.5% across North Dakota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Casselton?
Sanford Medical Center Fargo in Fargo, 18.2 miles in a straight line from Casselton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Casselton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4–7.5%), against 7.3% across North Dakota.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Casselton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Casselton.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.