Where De Groat Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for De Groat Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58325, 58382, 58377. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in De Groat Township
Cancer, heart disease and high cholesterol run high in De Groat Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. High cholesterol is also above the state: 39.6%, vs 33.8% across North Dakota. In all, De Groat Township runs above North Dakota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in De Groat Township, and more people treating it
36.1% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 81.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
De Groat Township keeps up with checkups
It beats North Dakota on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.1% vs 74.4%) and dentist visits (71.6% 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 De Groat Township’s likely range; De Groat Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58325, 58382, 58377, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 De Groat Township adults…
De Groat 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 De Groat Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Care in and near De Groat Township
No hospital or community health center in De Groat 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 De Groat 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
How De Groat Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, De Groat Township does better than North Dakota.
1 in 4 De Groat 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.
4.1% of De Groat Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
De Groat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chain Lakes Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Dry Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Coolin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Webster Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hammer Township | — | — | — | — |
Chain Lakes Township, Dry Lake Township, Coolin Township, Webster Township and Hammer 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 De Groat Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in De Groat Township
Why doesn’t De Groat 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 De Groat Township.
What hospital is closest to De Groat Township?
Towner County Medical Center in Cando, 14.7 miles in a straight line from De Groat 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 De Groat 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.