Where Gill Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gill Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58079. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gill Township
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Gill Township
The closest emergency room is Essentia Health in Fargo, 25 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Fewer Gill Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Dakota. 1 in 13 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Gill Township is an active town
Only 17.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 21.8% across North Dakota. The town has 21 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
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 Gill Township’s likely range; Gill Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58079, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Gill Township
No hospital or community health center in Gill 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 Gill Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.7% of Gill Township 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.
Out of every 100 Gill Township adults…
Gill Township runs below ND on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gill Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Gill Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Gill 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.
Gill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everest Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Howes Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wheatland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Walburg Township | — | — | — | — |
Everest Township, Howes Township, Wheatland Township and Walburg 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 Gill Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Gill Township
Why doesn’t Gill 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 Gill Township.
What hospital is closest to Gill Township?
Essentia Health in Fargo, 25.0 miles in a straight line from Gill Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gill 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.