Where Dogden Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dogden Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58723. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dogden Township
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Dogden Township
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.4%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, Dogden Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Dogden Township, and more people treating it
42.6% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 84.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Dogden Township adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (26.8%), vs 21.8% across North Dakota. There are 33 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Dogden Township
The closest emergency room is CHI St. Alexius Health Turtle Lake in Turtle Lake, 22.9 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Dogden Township’s likely range; Dogden Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58723, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Dogden Township adults…
Dogden Township runs above ND on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dogden 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 Dogden Township
No hospital or community health center in Dogden 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 Dogden 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 Dogden Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Dogden Township does better than North Dakota.
3 in 10 Dogden 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.
5.7% of Dogden Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Dogden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strassburg Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Byersville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cottonwood Lake Township | — | — | — | — |
Strassburg Township, Byersville Township and Cottonwood Lake 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 Dogden Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dogden Township
Why doesn’t Dogden 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 Dogden Township.
What hospital is closest to Dogden Township?
CHI St. Alexius Health Turtle Lake in Turtle Lake, 22.9 miles in a straight line from Dogden 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 Dogden 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.