Where Crocus Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Crocus Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58331, 58365. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Crocus Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Crocus Township
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, Crocus Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Crocus Township
57.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.5% across North Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 18.6% have lost all their teeth (North Dakota 10.8%). Crocus Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More Crocus Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.5%), vs 21.8% across North Dakota. There are 30 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
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 Crocus Township’s likely range; Crocus Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58331, 58365, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Crocus Township adults…
Crocus Township runs above ND on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Crocus 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.
Care in and near Crocus Township
No hospital or community health center in Crocus 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 Crocus 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).
How Crocus Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Crocus 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.
8.9% of Crocus Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Crocus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Virginia Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sorenson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Twin Hill Township | — | — | — | — |
Paulson Township, Virginia Township, Sorenson Township and Twin Hill 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 Crocus Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Crocus Township
Why doesn’t Crocus 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 Crocus Township.
What hospital is closest to Crocus Township?
Towner County Medical Center in Cando, 12.2 miles in a straight line from Crocus 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 Crocus 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.