Where East Alma Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for East Alma Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58260, 58227. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Alma Township
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in East Alma Township
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.6%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, East Alma Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in East Alma Township, and more people treating it
46.5% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 84.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
East Alma Township is short on dental care and mental health care
East Alma Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
East Alma Township keeps up with checkups
It beats North Dakota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.8% vs 74.4%) and cholesterol checks (90.3% 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 East Alma Township’s likely range; East Alma Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58260, 58227, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 East Alma Township adults…
East Alma Township runs below ND on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Alma Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Care in and near East Alma Township
No hospital or community health center in East Alma 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 East Alma 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.
12 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How East Alma Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, East Alma Township does better than North Dakota.
1 in 4 East Alma 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.
4.5% of East Alma Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
East Alma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thingvalla Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Montrose Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Alma Township | — | — | — | — | |
| South Olga Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Beaulieu Township | — | — | — | — |
Thingvalla Township, Montrose Township, Alma Township, South Olga Township and Beaulieu 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 East Alma Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in East Alma Township
Why doesn’t East Alma 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 East Alma Township.
What hospital is closest to East Alma Township?
Pembina County Memorial Hospital in Cavalier, 14.6 miles in a straight line from East Alma 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 East Alma 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.