Photo: Andrew Filer from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis) · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Flaxton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Flaxton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58737. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Flaxton
Flaxton is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Flaxton’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 ↓
Cancer, heart disease and high blood pressure run high in Flaxton
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. High blood pressure is also above the state: 39.6%, vs 31.8% across North Dakota. In all, Flaxton runs above North Dakota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Flaxton, and more people treating it
39.6% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 80.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. 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 Flaxton’s likely range; Flaxton’s figures come from ZIP code 58737, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Flaxton
No hospital or community health center in Flaxton 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 Flaxton; ≈ 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 Flaxton adults…
Flaxton runs above ND on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Flaxton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Flaxton adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Flaxton 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% of Flaxton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Flaxton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Township | — | — | — | — |
Richland 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 Flaxton adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Flaxton
Why doesn’t Flaxton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Flaxton.
What hospital is closest to Flaxton?
Trinity Kenmare Community Hospital in Kenmare, 18.5 miles in a straight line from Flaxton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Flaxton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Bowbells Clinic in Bowbells, 9.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Flaxton.
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.