Where Field Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Field Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58254, 58212. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Field Township
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Field Township
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.8%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.1%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, Field Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Field Township, and more people treating it
44.5% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 85.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Field Township keeps up with checkups
It beats North Dakota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.2% vs 74.4%) and cholesterol checks (90% vs 82.7%). 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 Field Township’s likely range; Field Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58254, 58212, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Field Township adults…
Field Township runs below ND on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Field Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Care in and near Field Township
No hospital or community health center in Field 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 Field 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.
How Field Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Field Township does better than North Dakota.
1 in 4 Field 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.
5.2% of Field Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Field 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melvin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hamlin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rugh Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lee Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Central Township | — | — | — | — |
Melvin Township, Hamlin Township, Rugh Township, Lee Township and Central 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 Field Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Field Township
Why doesn’t Field 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 Field Township.
What hospital is closest to Field Township?
Nelson County Health System in Mcville, 5.6 miles in a straight line from Field 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 Field 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.