Where Estherville Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Estherville Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58477, 58579. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Estherville Township
The nearest ER is 27 miles from Estherville Township
The closest emergency room is CHI St. Alexius Health Turtle Lake in Turtle Lake, 26.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Northland Health Centers is closer (16.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Estherville Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 3.7%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, Estherville Township runs above North Dakota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Estherville Township, and more people treating it
35.8% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 80.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Estherville 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 Estherville Township’s likely range; Estherville Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58477, 58579, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Estherville Township
No hospital or community health center in Estherville 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 Estherville 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).
Out of every 100 Estherville Township adults…
Estherville Township runs below ND on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Estherville 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% of Estherville Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
22 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How Estherville Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Estherville Township does better than North Dakota.
3 in 10 Estherville 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.
Estherville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Regan | — | — | — | — | |
| Ghylin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Canfield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Schrunk-Steiber Township | — | — | — | — |
Grass Lake Township, Regan, Ghylin Township, Canfield Township and Schrunk-Steiber 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 Estherville Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Estherville Township
Why doesn’t Estherville 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 Estherville Township.
What hospital is closest to Estherville Township?
CHI St. Alexius Health Turtle Lake in Turtle Lake, 26.9 miles in a straight line from Estherville 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 Estherville 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.