Where Green Acres residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Green Acres, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Green Acres. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Green Acres
Smoking is more common in Green Acres
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (29.5%), more than twice the North Dakota rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Green Acres
47.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.5% across North Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 28.1% have lost all their teeth (North Dakota 10.8%). Green Acres’ county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Green Acres
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (37.7%), 4 times the North Dakota rate. Utility shut-off threats (20.1% vs 5.8%) and no reliable transportation (21.8% vs 6.5%) are higher too. 28.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 6.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Green Acres’ likely range.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Green Acres adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
28.2% of Green Acres adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Out of every 100 Green Acres adults…
Green Acres runs below ND on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Green Acres
No hospital or community health center in Green Acres 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 Green Acres; ≈ 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 Green Acres adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Green Acres runs above North Dakota.
1 in 3 Green Acres 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.
Green Acres 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 Green Acres adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Green Acres
Why doesn’t Green Acres have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Green Acres.
What hospital is closest to Green Acres?
Presentation Medical Center in Rolla, 3.8 miles in a straight line from Green Acres’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Green Acres?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is St. John Health Center in Saint John, 6.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Green Acres.
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.