Where Fertile Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fertile Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58770. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fertile Township
Making ends meet is harder in Fertile Township
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.6%), more than twice the North Dakota rate. Utility shut-off threats (12.5% vs 5.8%) and no reliable transportation (13.7% vs 6.5%) are higher too. 17% of adults receive SNAP, vs 6.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Fertile Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.3%), vs 21.8% across North Dakota. There are 12 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Fertile Township
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.5%), vs 13.1% across North Dakota. Habits ↓
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 Fertile Township’s likely range; Fertile Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58770, 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.
17% of Fertile 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.
Out of every 100 Fertile Township adults…
Fertile Township runs below ND on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Fertile Township
No hospital or community health center in Fertile 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 Fertile 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Fertile Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Fertile Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Fertile Township runs above North Dakota.
1 in 3 Fertile 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.
Fertile 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Parshall Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Model Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Banner Township | — | — | — | — |
Liberty Township, Parshall Township, Model Township and Banner 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 Fertile Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Fertile Township
Why doesn’t Fertile 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 Fertile Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fertile 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.