Where Cornell Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cornell Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58071, 58011, 58064. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cornell Township
Cancer and heart disease run high in Cornell Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. In all, Cornell Township runs above North Dakota on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Cornell Township, and more people treating it
35.5% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 80.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Cornell Township keeps up with checkups
It beats North Dakota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.1% vs 74.4%) and dentist visits (71.5% vs 64.5%). 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 Cornell Township’s likely range; Cornell Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58071, 58011, 58064, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Cornell Township adults…
Cornell Township runs below ND on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cornell Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Care in and near Cornell Township
No hospital or community health center in Cornell 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 Cornell Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
How Cornell Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Cornell Township does better than North Dakota.
1 in 4 Cornell 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.
4.6% of Cornell Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Cornell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayr Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Weimer Township | — | — | — | — |
Ayr Township, Lake Township and Weimer 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 Cornell Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cornell Township
Why doesn’t Cornell 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 Cornell Township.
What hospital is closest to Cornell Township?
CHI Mercy Health in Valley City, 17.9 miles in a straight line from Cornell 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 Cornell 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.