Where Gates Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gates Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58374. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gates Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Gates Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, Gates Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Gates Township
54.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.5% across North Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 18.1% have lost all their teeth (North Dakota 10.8%). Gates Township is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Gates Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.7%), vs 10.7% across North Dakota. Utility shut-off threats (9.6% vs 5.8%) and no reliable transportation (10.5% vs 6.5%) are higher too. 13.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 6.7% 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 Gates Township’s likely range; Gates Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58374, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Gates Township adults…
Gates Township runs above ND on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gates Township 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.
13.6% of Gates Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Care in and near Gates Township
No hospital or community health center in Gates 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 Gates 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.
17 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Gates Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Gates 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.
Gates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bush Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grandfield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| New Rockford Township | — | — | — | — |
Rock Township, Bush Township, Grandfield Township and New Rockford 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 Gates Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gates Township
Why doesn’t Gates 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 Gates Township.
What hospital is closest to Gates Township?
CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake in Devils Lake, 24.0 miles in a straight line from Gates Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gates 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.