Where Clearfield Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clearfield Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58416, 58425. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clearfield Township
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Clearfield Township
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.8%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.8%, vs 25.3% across North Dakota. In all, Clearfield Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Clearfield Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Clearfield Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Clearfield Township, and more people treating it
41.1% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 82.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Clearfield Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Dakota. 1 in 15 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 11 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 Clearfield Township’s likely range; Clearfield Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58416, 58425, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Clearfield Township adults…
Clearfield Township runs above ND on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Clearfield Township
No hospital or community health center in Clearfield 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 Clearfield 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 Clearfield 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.
5.7% of Clearfield 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.
32 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How Clearfield Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Clearfield Township does better than North Dakota.
1 in 4 Clearfield 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.
Clearfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cooperstown Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Helena Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Addie Township | — | — | — | — |
Kingsley Township, Cooperstown Township, Helena Township and Addie 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 Clearfield Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Clearfield Township
Why doesn’t Clearfield 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 Clearfield Township.
What hospital is closest to Clearfield Township?
Cooperstown Medical Center in Cooperstown, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Clearfield 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 Clearfield 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.