Photo: Andrew Filer from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis) · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Epping residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Epping, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Epping. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Epping
Smoking is more common in Epping
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.7%), vs 13.1% across North Dakota. Habits ↓
Epping sleeps less
38.7% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 32.7% across North Dakota. Habits ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Epping
Epping runs below North Dakota on cancer (6.5% vs 8.2%) and heart disease (5.1% vs 6.1%). Conditions ↓
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 Epping’s likely range.
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.
Out of every 100 Epping adults…
Epping runs below ND on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Epping
No hospital or community health center in Epping 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 Epping; ≈ 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 Epping adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Epping adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Epping runs above North Dakota.
1 in 3 Epping 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.
7.2% of Epping adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Epping 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springbrook Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Brooklyn Township | — | — | — | — |
Springbrook Township and Brooklyn 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 Epping adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Epping
Why doesn’t Epping have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Epping.
What hospital is closest to Epping?
CHI St. Alexius Health Williston in Williston, 15.9 miles in a straight line from Epping’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Epping?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ray Clinic in Ray, 9.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Epping.
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.