Where Dows Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dows Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58035, 58029, 58048. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dows Township
Dows Township keeps up with checkups
It beats North Dakota on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.4% vs 74.4%) and dentist visits (71.8% vs 64.5%). Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Dows Township
The closest emergency room is Sanford Hillsboro in Hillsboro, 21.2 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Dows Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. Conditions ↓
Fewer Dows Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Dakota. 1 in 15 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Dows Township’s likely range; Dows Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58035, 58029, 58048, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dows Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Care in and near Dows Township
No hospital or community health center in Dows 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 Dows Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Out of every 100 Dows Township adults…
Dows Township runs above ND on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4% of Dows Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
How Dows Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Dows Township does better than North Dakota.
1 in 4 Dows 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.
Dows 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Page Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Erie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hunter Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Galesburg Township | — | — | — | — |
Page Township, Erie Township, Hunter Township and Galesburg 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 Dows Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dows Township
Why doesn’t Dows 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 Dows Township.
What hospital is closest to Dows Township?
Sanford Hillsboro in Hillsboro, 21.2 miles in a straight line from Dows 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 Dows 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.