Photo: Andrew Filer from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis) · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Forest River Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Forest River Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58233, 58261, 58273. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Forest River Township
Heart disease, diabetes and COPD run high in Forest River Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 8 adults have diabetes (12.9%), vs 9.8% across North Dakota. COPD is also above the state: 7.6%, vs 5.9% across North Dakota. In all, Forest River Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Forest River Township, and more people treating it
38.2% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 80.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Forest River Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Forest River Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Forest River Township’s likely range; Forest River Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58233, 58261, 58273, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Forest River Township adults…
Forest River Township runs above ND on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Forest River Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Care in and near Forest River Township
No hospital or community health center in Forest River 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 Forest River 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.
16 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How Forest River Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Forest River 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.
6.8% of Forest River Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Forest River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsh Centre Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ops Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Johnstown Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ardoch Township | — | — | — | — |
Walsh Centre Township, Ops Township, Johnstown Township and Ardoch 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 Forest River Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Forest River Township
Why doesn’t Forest River 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 Forest River Township.
What hospital is closest to Forest River Township?
Unity Medical Center in Grafton, 12.0 miles in a straight line from Forest River 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 Forest River 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.