Where Glacier Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Glacier Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58476, 58496, 58421. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glacier Township
Cancer and arthritis run high in Glacier Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.5%), vs 25.3% across North Dakota. Conditions ↓
Fewer Glacier Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Dakota. 1 in 14 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 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 Glacier Township’s likely range; Glacier Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58476, 58496, 58421, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Glacier Township adults…
Glacier Township runs above ND on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.2% of Glacier Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Care in and near Glacier Township
No hospital or community health center in Glacier 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 Glacier 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Glacier Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Glacier Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Glacier 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.
Glacier 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walters Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Conklin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Longview Township | — | — | — | — |
Walters Township, Conklin Township and Longview 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 Glacier Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Glacier Township
Why doesn’t Glacier 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 Glacier Township.
What hospital is closest to Glacier Township?
Carrington Health Center in Carrington, 11.8 miles in a straight line from Glacier 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 Glacier 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.