Photo: Andrew Filer from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis) · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Forbes residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Forbes, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58439. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Forbes
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Forbes
The closest emergency room is Ashley Medical Center in Ashley, 29.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Forbes
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.5%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 3.7%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, Forbes runs above North Dakota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Forbes
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.3%), 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 Forbes’ likely range; Forbes’ figures come from ZIP code 58439, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Forbes
No hospital or community health center in Forbes 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 Forbes; ≈ 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 Forbes adults…
Forbes runs above ND on 5 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Forbes adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Forbes adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Forbes 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.
6.1% of Forbes adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Forbes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorraine Township | — | — | — | — |
Lorraine 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 Forbes adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Forbes
Why doesn’t Forbes have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Forbes.
What hospital is closest to Forbes?
Ashley Medical Center in Ashley, 29.1 miles in a straight line from Forbes’ 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 Forbes.
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.