Photo: Andrew Filer from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis) · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Eldridge Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eldridge Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58401. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eldridge Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Eldridge Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.5%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 3.8%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, Eldridge Township runs above North Dakota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Eldridge Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16%), 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 Eldridge Township’s likely range; Eldridge Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58401, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Eldridge Township adults…
Eldridge Township runs above ND on 6 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.
Care in and near Eldridge Township
No hospital or community health center in Eldridge 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 Eldridge 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 Eldridge Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Eldridge Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Eldridge 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.
8.5% of Eldridge Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Eldridge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Midway Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lippert Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Buchanan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hidden Township | — | — | — | — |
Windsor Township, Midway Township, Lippert Township, Buchanan Township and Hidden 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 Eldridge Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Eldridge Township
Why doesn’t Eldridge 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 Eldridge Township.
What hospital is closest to Eldridge Township?
Jamestown Regional Medical Center in Jamestown, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Eldridge 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 Eldridge 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.