Where Dexter Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dexter Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58053, 58081. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dexter Township
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Dexter Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, Dexter Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 32 miles from Dexter Township
The closest emergency room is Lisbon Area Health Services in Lisbon, 31.5 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Dexter Township, and more people treating it
39.9% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 81.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Dexter Township keeps up with checkups
It beats North Dakota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.8% vs 74.4%) and cholesterol checks (87.1% vs 82.7%). 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 Dexter Township’s likely range; Dexter Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58053, 58081, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Dexter Township adults…
Dexter Township runs above ND on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Dexter Township
No hospital or community health center in Dexter 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 Dexter Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dexter 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.
15 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Dexter Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Dexter 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.
5.4% of Dexter Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Dexter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Herman Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wyndmere Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Liberty Grove Township | — | — | — | — |
Grant Township, Herman Township, Wyndmere Township and Liberty Grove 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 Dexter Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dexter Township
Why doesn’t Dexter 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 Dexter Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dexter 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.