Where Getchell Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Getchell Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58072, 58479. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Getchell Township
Out of every 100 Getchell Township adults…
Getchell Township runs above ND on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Getchell Township
No hospital or community health center in Getchell 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 Getchell 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.
7.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Getchell Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Getchell Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Getchell 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.
7% of Getchell Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Getchell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ashtabula Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Noltimier Township | — | — | — | — |
Stewart Township, Valley Township, Ashtabula Township and Noltimier 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 Getchell Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Getchell Township
Why doesn’t Getchell 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 Getchell Township.
What hospital is closest to Getchell Township?
CHI Mercy Health in Valley City, 6.3 miles in a straight line from Getchell Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Getchell Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Healthcare Valley City in Valley City, 6.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Getchell 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.