Photo: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Forman residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Forman, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Forman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Forman
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Forman
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.9%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.1%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, Forman runs above North Dakota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 34% of residents are 65 or older (North Dakota 17%), and cancer, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Forman
The closest emergency room is CHI Oakes Hospital in Oakes, 21.9 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Forman, and more people treating it
38.4% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 81.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Forman adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Dakota. 1 in 14 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 11 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Forman’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Forman adults…
Forman runs above ND on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Forman is an older town: 34% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across North Dakota. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Forman as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Forman
No hospital or community health center in Forman 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 Forman; ≈ 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 Forman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.4% of Forman 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.
1.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Forman adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Forman 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.
Forman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Dunbar Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bowen Township | — | — | — | — |
Rutland Township, Dunbar Township and Bowen 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 Forman adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Forman
Why doesn’t Forman have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Forman.
What hospital is closest to Forman?
CHI Oakes Hospital in Oakes, 21.9 miles in a straight line from Forman’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 Forman.
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.