Where Clifton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clifton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58031. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clifton Township
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Clifton Township
The closest emergency room is CHI Mercy Health in Valley City, 21.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Clifton Township, and more people treating it
35.4% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 79.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Cancer and heart disease run high in Clifton Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.1%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Conditions ↓
Fewer Clifton Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Dakota. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 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 Clifton Township’s likely range; Clifton Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58031, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Clifton Township
No hospital or community health center in Clifton 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 Clifton Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clifton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Out of every 100 Clifton Township adults…
Clifton Township runs below ND on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.1% of Clifton 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.
How Clifton Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Clifton Township does better than North Dakota.
1 in 4 Clifton 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.
Clifton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldred Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pontiac Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hill Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Binghampton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Alice | — | — | — | — |
Eldred Township, Pontiac Township, Hill Township, Binghampton Township and Alice: 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 Clifton Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Clifton Township
Why doesn’t Clifton 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 Clifton Township.
What hospital is closest to Clifton Township?
CHI Mercy Health in Valley City, 21.1 miles in a straight line from Clifton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clifton 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.