Where Ecklund Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ecklund Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58579, 58521. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ecklund Township
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Ecklund Township
The closest emergency room is Sanford Medical Center Bismarck in Bismarck, 20.8 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Ecklund Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. Conditions ↓
Fewer Ecklund Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Dakota. 1 in 11 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 Ecklund Township’s likely range; Ecklund Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58579, 58521, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Ecklund Township
No hospital or community health center in Ecklund 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 Ecklund 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.3% of Ecklund Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Out of every 100 Ecklund Township adults…
Ecklund Township runs above ND on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ecklund Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Ecklund Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Ecklund 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.
Ecklund 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghylin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wilton | — | — | — | — | |
| Painted Woods Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grass Lake Township | — | — | — | — |
Ghylin Township, Wilton, Painted Woods Township and Grass 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 Ecklund Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ecklund Township
Why doesn’t Ecklund 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 Ecklund Township.
What hospital is closest to Ecklund Township?
Sanford Medical Center Bismarck in Bismarck, 20.8 miles in a straight line from Ecklund Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ecklund 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.