Photo: Andrew Filer · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Golva residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Golva, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Golva. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Golva
Golva is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Golva’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 ↓
The nearest ER is 32 miles from Golva
The closest emergency room is Fallon Medical Complex Hospital in Baker, 31.9 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Golva
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.8%), vs 13.1% across North Dakota. 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 Golva’s likely range.
Care in and near Golva
No hospital or community health center in Golva 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 Golva; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Golva adults…
Golva runs above ND on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Golva adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Golva adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Golva 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.
8.4% of Golva adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Golva and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Golva adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Golva
Why doesn’t Golva have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Golva.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Golva.
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.