Where Grainfield Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Grainfield Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58317, 58363. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grainfield Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Grainfield Township
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.4%), about twice the North Dakota rate. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 5.4%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, Grainfield Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Grainfield Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31%), vs 21.8% across North Dakota. There are 21 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Grainfield Township
59.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.5% across North Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 18.2% have lost all their teeth (North Dakota 10.8%). Grainfield Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
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 Grainfield Township’s likely range; Grainfield Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58317, 58363, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Grainfield Township adults…
Grainfield Township runs above ND on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
21 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Grainfield Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Care in and near Grainfield Township
No hospital or community health center in Grainfield 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 Grainfield 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).
How Grainfield Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Grainfield 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.
9.1% of Grainfield Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Grainfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth | — | — | — | — | |
| Sorenson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| New City Township | — | — | — | — |
Perth, Sorenson Township and New City 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 Grainfield Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Grainfield Township
Why doesn’t Grainfield 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 Grainfield Township.
What hospital is closest to Grainfield Township?
Towner County Medical Center in Cando, 15.4 miles in a straight line from Grainfield 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 Grainfield 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.