Where Grail Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Grail Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58847, 58757. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grail Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Grail Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, Grail Township runs above North Dakota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Grail Township
The closest emergency room is Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems in Watford City, 20 miles away in a straight line. 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 Grail Township’s likely range; Grail Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58847, 58757, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Grail Township adults…
Grail Township runs above ND on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Grail Township
No hospital or community health center in Grail 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 Grail 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 Grail Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Grail Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Grail 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.
9.3% of Grail Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Grail Township 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 Grail Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Grail Township
Why doesn’t Grail 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 Grail Township.
What hospital is closest to Grail Township?
Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems in Watford City, 20.0 miles in a straight line from Grail 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 Grail 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.