Where Forthun Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Forthun Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58727. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Forthun Township
Forthun Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Forthun Township’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 runs high in Forthun Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. Conditions ↓
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 Forthun Township’s likely range; Forthun Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58727, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Forthun Township
No hospital or community health center in Forthun 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 Forthun 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).
Out of every 100 Forthun Township adults…
Forthun Township runs above ND on 1 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Forthun Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Forthun Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Forthun 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.
5.1% of Forthun Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Forthun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mentor Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Short Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Keller Township | — | — | — | — |
Mentor Township, Short Creek Township and Keller 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 Forthun Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Forthun Township
Why doesn’t Forthun 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 Forthun Township.
What hospital is closest to Forthun Township?
St. Luke's Hospital in Crosby, 19.6 miles in a straight line from Forthun 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 Forthun 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.