Where Elm River Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elm River Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58038, 58045. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elm River Township
Elm River Township keeps up with checkups
It beats North Dakota on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.4% vs 74.4%) and dentist visits (70.4% vs 64.5%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Elm River Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. Conditions ↓
Fewer Elm River Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Dakota. 1 in 14 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 Elm River Township’s likely range; Elm River Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58038, 58045, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Elm River Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Out of every 100 Elm River Township adults…
Elm River Township runs below ND on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.1% of Elm River Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Care in and near Elm River Township
No hospital or community health center in Elm River 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 River Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
How Elm River Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Elm River Township does better than North Dakota.
1 in 4 Elm River 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.
Elm River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelso Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Noble Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Herberg Township | — | — | — | — |
Kelso Township, Noble Township and Herberg 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 River Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Elm River Township
Why doesn’t Elm River 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 River Township.
What hospital is closest to Elm River Township?
Sanford Hillsboro in Hillsboro, 11.5 miles in a straight line from Elm River 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 River 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.