Where East Fork Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for East Fork Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58801, 58843. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Fork Township
More East Fork Township adults lack emotional support
1 in 4 adults lack social or emotional support (24.6%), vs 20.6% across North Dakota. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 16.6%, vs 14.2% across North Dakota. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in East Fork Township
1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food (13.2%), vs 10.7% across North Dakota. Housing insecurity (11.4% vs 8.9%) is higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in East Fork Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.1%), vs 13.1% across North Dakota. Habits ↓
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 Fork Township’s likely range; East Fork Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58801, 58843, which may reach past town lines.
How East Fork Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, East Fork Township runs above North Dakota.
1 in 3 East Fork 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.
7.9% of East Fork 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.
Out of every 100 East Fork Township adults…
East Fork Township runs below ND on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near East Fork Township
No hospital or community health center in East Fork 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 Fork 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of East Fork Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
East Fork 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pherrin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Athens Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Dublin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marshall Township | — | — | — | — |
Tyrone Township, Pherrin Township, Athens Township, Dublin Township and Marshall 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 Fork Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in East Fork Township
Why doesn’t East Fork 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 Fork Township.
What hospital is closest to East Fork Township?
CHI St. Alexius Health Williston in Williston, 13.5 miles in a straight line from East Fork Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Fork 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.