Photo: afiler · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Goodrich residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Goodrich, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Goodrich. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Goodrich
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Goodrich
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Cancer is also above the state: 12.2%, vs 8.2% across North Dakota. In all, Goodrich runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Goodrich, and more people treating it
44.1% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 83.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Goodrich
The closest emergency room is SMP Health St. Aloisius in Harvey, 22 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Goodrich is short on dental care and mental health care
Goodrich’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Goodrich’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Goodrich adults…
Goodrich runs above ND on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Goodrich adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Care in and near Goodrich
No hospital or community health center in Goodrich 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 Goodrich; ≈ 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.
How Goodrich adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Goodrich 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.
6.3% of Goodrich adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Goodrich 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 Goodrich adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Goodrich
Why doesn’t Goodrich have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Goodrich.
What hospital is closest to Goodrich?
SMP Health St. Aloisius in Harvey, 22.0 miles in a straight line from Goodrich’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Goodrich.
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.