Photo: Andrew Filer from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis) · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Ellendale is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns
On every measure CDC estimates, Ellendale looks like North Dakota as a whole.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ellendale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ellendale
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Ellendale
The closest emergency room is CHI Oakes Hospital in Oakes, 23 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Ellendale is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Ellendale is healthier than 80%. Against the 7,312 towns with similar household incomes ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 98%. Health Grade ↓
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 Ellendale’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
What’s behind Ellendale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ellendale is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 89% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 46%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Ellendale’s median household income is $54,643; among the 7,312 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 98%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Care in and near Ellendale
No hospital or community health center in Ellendale 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 Ellendale; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Ellendale adults…
On every condition, Ellendale is about the same as North Dakota. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ellendale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Ellendale adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Ellendale 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.
5.9% of Ellendale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Ellendale and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellendale | A− | 36.7% | 10% | 12.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ellendale adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ellendale
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ellendale is better than North Dakota on 0 and worse on 0; on the rest, the North Dakota figure falls inside Ellendale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ellendale | ND | U.S. | vs ND |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.5%12.9–18.4 | 16.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.6%10–13.4 | 11.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.1–16.2 | 14.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.7%29.4–43.4 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10%8.5–11.6 | 9.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.8%29–36.2 | 31.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.9%30.9–38.6 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.3%24.1–30.2 | 25.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.2%8.9–11.5 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.2–10.1 | 8.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.6–7.5 | 6.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.3%5.1–7.5 | 5.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.8–3.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11%8.8–13.5 | 10.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.1%9.6–14.8 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.7%17.6–26.1 | 21.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20.4%17–23.8 | 21.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.8%26.7–39.1 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.4%4.7–8.7 | 7.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.5%70.5–78 | 74.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.4%60.7–68 | 64.5% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.3%80.4–85.8 | 82.7% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.6%74.8–80.1 | 76.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.5%64.8–73.8 | 64.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.1%67.5–81.9 | 78% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.4%17.2–23.7 | 21.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.7%23.7–33.9 | 29.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.8%16.2–23.5 | 20.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.5%7.1–12.1 | 10.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.8%6.1–9.6 | 8.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.1%4.1–6.1 | 5.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%4.8–7.2 | 6.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.9%4.3–7.7 | 6.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.1%23.8–32.6 | 27.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.8%9.8–14 | 11.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.4%10.2–14.6 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.1–9.3 | 7.8% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.4–4.7 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%5.9–8.3 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.6–3.7 | 3.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the North Dakota figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Ellendale
Is Ellendale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ellendale is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 98%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ellendale?
CDC estimates 36.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.4% and 43.4%, against 36.5% across North Dakota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ellendale?
CHI Oakes Hospital in Oakes, 23.0 miles in a straight line from Ellendale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Ellendale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–8.7%), against 7.3% across North Dakota.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Ellendale more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ellendale.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.