Where De Witt Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for De Witt Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58844. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in De Witt Township
De Witt Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
De Witt Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from De Witt Township
The closest emergency room is St. Luke's Hospital in Crosby, 22.4 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Heart disease and cancer run high in De Witt Township
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. Conditions ↓
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 Witt Township’s likely range; De Witt Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58844, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near De Witt Township
No hospital or community health center in De Witt 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 Witt 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).
Out of every 100 De Witt Township adults…
De Witt Township runs above ND on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of De Witt Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How De Witt Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 De Witt 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.
6.3% of De Witt Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
De Witt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gooseneck Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Elkhorn Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Clinton Township | — | — | — | — |
Gooseneck Township, Elkhorn Township and Clinton 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 Witt Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in De Witt Township
Why doesn’t De Witt 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 Witt Township.
What hospital is closest to De Witt Township?
St. Luke's Hospital in Crosby, 22.4 miles in a straight line from De Witt 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 Witt 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.