Where Eldred Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eldred Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58031, 58079, 58027. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eldred Township
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Eldred Township
The closest emergency room is Lisbon Area Health Services in Lisbon, 24.5 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Eldred Township, and more people treating it
35.1% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 79.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Eldred Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. Conditions ↓
Fewer Eldred Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Dakota. 1 in 12 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 Eldred Township’s likely range; Eldred Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58031, 58079, 58027, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Eldred Township
No hospital or community health center in Eldred 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 Eldred Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Eldred Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.1% of Eldred Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Out of every 100 Eldred Township adults…
Eldred Township runs below ND on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
How Eldred Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Eldred 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.
Eldred 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howes Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Clifton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Highland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Walburg Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Alice | — | — | — | — |
Howes Township, Clifton Township, Highland Township, Walburg Township and Alice: 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 Eldred Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Eldred Township
Why doesn’t Eldred 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 Eldred Township.
What hospital is closest to Eldred Township?
Lisbon Area Health Services in Lisbon, 24.5 miles in a straight line from Eldred 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 Eldred 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.