Where Fay Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fay Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58727. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fay Township
Fay Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Fay Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Fay Township
The closest emergency room is St. Luke's Hospital in Crosby, 26.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Fay Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 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 Fay Township’s likely range; Fay Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58727, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Fay Township
No hospital or community health center in Fay 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 Fay 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 Fay Township adults…
Fay Township runs above ND on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
40 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Fay Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Fay Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Fay 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.
5.1% of Fay Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Fay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf Mountain Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Keller Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Short Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Vale Township | — | — | — | — |
Leaf Mountain Township, Keller Township, Short Creek Township and Vale 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 Fay Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fay Township
Why doesn’t Fay 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 Fay Township.
What hospital is closest to Fay Township?
St. Luke's Hospital in Crosby, 26.1 miles in a straight line from Fay 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 Fay 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.