Photo: Andrew Filer from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis) · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Egeland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Egeland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58331. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Egeland
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Egeland
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.2%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, Egeland runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Egeland
57.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.5% across North Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 17.8% have lost all their teeth (North Dakota 10.8%). Egeland’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More Egeland adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.4%), vs 21.8% 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 Egeland’s likely range; Egeland’s figures come from ZIP code 58331, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Egeland adults…
Egeland runs above ND on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Egeland 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Egeland
No hospital or community health center in Egeland 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 Egeland; ≈ 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 Egeland adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Egeland 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.
8.8% of Egeland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Egeland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Victor Township | — | — | — | — |
Paulson Township and Victor 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 Egeland adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Egeland
Why doesn’t Egeland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Egeland.
What hospital is closest to Egeland?
Towner County Medical Center in Cando, 10.6 miles in a straight line from Egeland’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 Egeland.
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.