Where Howe Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Howe Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 57645. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Howe Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Howe Township
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.8%), more than twice the North Dakota rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (13.1%), about twice the North Dakota rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6.6%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, Howe Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Howe Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.4%), vs 21.8% across North Dakota. There are 41 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Howe Township
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (22.9%), 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 Howe Township’s likely range; Howe Township’s figures come from ZIP code 57645, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Howe Township adults…
Howe 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.
Care in and near Howe Township
No hospital or community health center in Howe 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 Howe 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 Howe Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Howe Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Howe Township runs above North Dakota.
3 in 10 Howe 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.
12.3% of Howe Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Howe Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pretty Rock Township | — | — | — | — |
Pretty Rock 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 Howe Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Howe Township
Why doesn’t Howe 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 Howe Township.
What hospital is closest to Howe Township?
Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center in Elgin, 22.1 miles in a straight line from Howe 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 Howe 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.