Where Grass Lake Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Grass Lake Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58579. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grass Lake Township
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Grass Lake Township
The closest emergency room is CHI St. Alexius Health Turtle Lake in Turtle Lake, 23.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Northland Health Centers is closer (17.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Grass Lake Township
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. Conditions ↓
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 Grass Lake Township’s likely range; Grass Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58579, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Grass Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Grass Lake 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 Grass Lake 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).
Out of every 100 Grass Lake Township adults…
Grass Lake Township runs above ND on 3 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.
30 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Grass Lake Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Grass Lake Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Grass Lake 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.
5.4% of Grass Lake Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Grass Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estherville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wilson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ecklund Township | — | — | — | — |
Estherville Township, Wilson Township and Ecklund 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 Grass Lake Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Grass Lake Township
Why doesn’t Grass Lake 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 Grass Lake Township.
What hospital is closest to Grass Lake Township?
CHI St. Alexius Health Turtle Lake in Turtle Lake, 23.8 miles in a straight line from Grass Lake 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 Grass Lake 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.