Where Elling Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elling Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58368, 58710. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elling Township
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Elling Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. COPD is also above the state: 7.9%, vs 5.9% across North Dakota. In all, Elling Township runs above North Dakota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Elling Township adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (26.3%), vs 21.8% across North Dakota. There are 44 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Elling Township
The closest emergency room is Heart of America Medical Center in Rugby, 21.2 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Elling Township, and more people treating it
37.9% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 81.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Elling Township’s likely range; Elling Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58368, 58710, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Elling Township adults…
Elling Township runs above ND on 8 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 Elling Township
No hospital or community health center in Elling 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 Elling 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 Elling Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Elling Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Elling 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.
6.8% of Elling Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Elling Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round Lake Township | — | — | — | — |
Round 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 Elling Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Elling Township
Why doesn’t Elling 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 Elling Township.
What hospital is closest to Elling Township?
SMP Health St. Aloisius in Harvey, 23.6 miles in a straight line from Elling Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elling 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.