Where Elmdale Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elmdale Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58746. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elmdale Township
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Elmdale Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.2%), vs 25.3% across North Dakota. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.3%, vs 6.1% across North Dakota. In all, Elmdale Township runs above North Dakota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Elmdale Township, and more people treating it
38% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 80.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Elmdale Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Dakota. 1 in 12 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 Elmdale Township’s likely range; Elmdale Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58746, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Elmdale Township adults…
Elmdale Township runs above ND on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Elmdale Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.2% of Elmdale Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Care in and near Elmdale Township
No hospital or community health center in Elmdale 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 Elmdale 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.
51 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Elmdale Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Elmdale 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.
Elmdale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenmare Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Roseland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Spencer Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Denmark Township | — | — | — | — |
Kenmare Township, Roseland Township, Spencer Township and Denmark 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 Elmdale Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Elmdale Township
Why doesn’t Elmdale 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 Elmdale Township.
What hospital is closest to Elmdale Township?
Trinity Kenmare Community Hospital in Kenmare, 4.0 miles in a straight line from Elmdale Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Elmdale Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Bowbells Clinic in Bowbells, 9.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elmdale 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.