Where Cherry Lake Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cherry Lake Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58464, 58445. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cherry Lake Township
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Cherry Lake Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. Cancer is also above the state: 10.5%, vs 8.2% across North Dakota. In all, Cherry Lake Township runs above North Dakota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Cherry Lake Township
The closest emergency room is Carrington Health Center in Carrington, 23 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Cherry Lake Township, and more people treating it
37.8% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 80.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Cherry Lake Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Cherry Lake Township’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 Cherry Lake Township’s likely range; Cherry Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58464, 58445, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Cherry Lake Township adults…
Cherry Lake Township runs above ND on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Cherry Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Cherry Lake 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 Cherry Lake 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Cherry Lake 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.
20 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How Cherry Lake Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Cherry Lake 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.
6.8% of Cherry Lake Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Cherry Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Paradise Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Florance Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Washington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Colvin Township | — | — | — | — |
Columbia Township, Paradise Township, Florance Township, Lake Washington Township and Colvin 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 Cherry Lake Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cherry Lake Township
Why doesn’t Cherry Lake 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 Cherry Lake Township.
What hospital is closest to Cherry Lake Township?
Carrington Health Center in Carrington, 23.0 miles in a straight line from Cherry Lake Township’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 Cherry Lake 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.