Where Fancher Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fancher Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58330. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fancher Township
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Fancher Township
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.1%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.2%, vs 25.3% across North Dakota. In all, Fancher Township runs above North Dakota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Fancher Township
The closest emergency room is Cavalier County Memorial Hospital Association in Langdon, 25 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Fancher Township, and more people treating it
37.5% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 82.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fancher Township keeps up with checkups
It beats North Dakota on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (79.9% vs 74.4%) and dentist visits (73.5% vs 64.5%). Checkups ↓
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 Fancher Township’s likely range; Fancher Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58330, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Fancher Township adults…
Fancher Township runs above ND on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fancher Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Care in and near Fancher Township
No hospital or community health center in Fancher 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 Fancher 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.
16 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Fancher Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Fancher Township does better than North Dakota.
1 in 4 Fancher 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.
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 Fancher Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Fancher 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Overland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Prospect Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Newland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Edmore | — | — | — | — | |
| Cato Township | — | — | — | — |
Triumph Township, Overland Township, Prospect Township, Newland Township, Edmore and Cato 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 Fancher Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fancher Township
Why doesn’t Fancher 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 Fancher Township.
What hospital is closest to Fancher Township?
Cavalier County Memorial Hospital Association in Langdon, 25.0 miles in a straight line from Fancher 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 Fancher 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.