Where Elm Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elm Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58533. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elm Township
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Elm Township
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.2%), about twice the North Dakota rate. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.9%), about twice the North Dakota rate. COPD is also above the state: 11.1%, vs 5.9% across North Dakota. In all, Elm Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Elm Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.1%), vs 21.8% across North Dakota. There are 52 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Elm Township, and more people treating it
47.3% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 85.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Elm Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Elm Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Elm Township’s likely range; Elm Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58533, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Elm Township adults…
Elm Township runs above ND on 9 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Elm Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Care in and near Elm Township
No hospital or community health center in Elm 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 Elm 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).
How Elm Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Elm 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.
8.9% of Elm Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Elm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rock Township | — | — | — | — |
Minnie Township and Rock 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 Elm Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Elm Township
Why doesn’t Elm 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 Elm Township.
What hospital is closest to Elm Township?
Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center in Elgin, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Elm 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 Elm 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.