Where Falconer Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Falconer Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58203. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Falconer Township
Making ends meet is harder in Falconer Township
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (15.9%), vs 10.7% across North Dakota. No reliable transportation (9.8% vs 6.5%) and utility shut-off threats (8.3% vs 5.8%) are higher too. 11.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 6.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer and arthritis are less common in Falconer Township
Falconer Township runs below North Dakota on five chronic conditions, most of all cancer (5.4% vs 8.2%), arthritis (20.3% vs 25.3%) and heart disease (4.9% 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 Falconer Township’s likely range; Falconer Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58203, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.3% of Falconer Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Out of every 100 Falconer Township adults…
Falconer Township runs below ND on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Falconer Township
No hospital or community health center in Falconer 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 Falconer 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Falconer Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Falconer Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Falconer Township runs above North Dakota.
1 in 3 Falconer 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.
Falconer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | A− | 36.1% | 8.9% | 12.1% | CDC place |
| Rye Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ferry Township | — | — | — | — |
Rye Township and Ferry 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 Falconer Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Falconer Township
Why doesn’t Falconer 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 Falconer Township.
What hospital is closest to Falconer Township?
Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, 5.1 miles in a straight line from Falconer Township’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 Falconer Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Spectra Health Grand Forks Medical in Grand Forks, 4.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Falconer 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.