Where Homer Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Homer Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58401, 58497. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Homer Township
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Homer Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. 1 in 26 adults have had a stroke (3.8%), vs 3.1% across North Dakota. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 6.1% across North Dakota. In all, Homer Township runs above North Dakota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Homer Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.9%), vs 13.1% across North Dakota. Habits ↓
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 Homer Township’s likely range; Homer Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58401, 58497, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Homer Township adults…
Homer Township runs above ND on 6 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.
Care in and near Homer Township
No hospital or community health center in Homer 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 Homer 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Homer Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Homer Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Homer 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.
8.3% of Homer Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Homer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown | B− | 40% | 10.8% | 15.9% | CDC place |
| Corwin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Winfield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bloom Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Woodbury Township | — | — | — | — |
Corwin Township, Winfield Township, Bloom Township and Woodbury 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 Homer Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Homer Township
Why doesn’t Homer 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 Homer Township.
What hospital is closest to Homer Township?
Jamestown Regional Medical Center in Jamestown, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Homer Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Homer 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.