Where Cogswell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cogswell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cogswell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cogswell
Heart disease, diabetes and COPD run high in Cogswell
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (14.4%), vs 9.8% across North Dakota. COPD is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 5.9% across North Dakota. In all, Cogswell runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Cogswell, and more people treating it
42% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 83% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Cogswell’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cogswell adults…
Cogswell runs above ND on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cogswell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Care in and near Cogswell
No hospital or community health center in Cogswell 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 Cogswell; ≈ 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Cogswell adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Cogswell 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% of Cogswell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Cogswell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sargent Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Harlem Township | — | — | — | — |
Sargent Township and Harlem 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 Cogswell adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cogswell
Why doesn’t Cogswell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cogswell.
What hospital is closest to Cogswell?
CHI Oakes Hospital in Oakes, 14.9 miles in a straight line from Cogswell’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 Cogswell.
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.