Where Kelso Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kelso Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58045, 58038. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kelso Township
Kelso Township keeps up with checkups
It beats North Dakota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (69.1% vs 64.5%) and cholesterol checks (87.1% vs 82.7%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Kelso Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. Conditions ↓
Fewer Kelso Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Dakota. 1 in 14 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults 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 Kelso Township’s likely range; Kelso Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58045, 58038, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kelso Township 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.
4.3% of Kelso Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Out of every 100 Kelso Township adults…
Kelso Township runs below ND on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Kelso Township
No hospital or community health center in Kelso 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 Kelso Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
How Kelso Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Kelso Township does better than North Dakota.
1 in 4 Kelso 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.
Kelso 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandin | — | — | — | — | |
| Elm River Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hillsboro Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Kinyon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bohnsack Township | — | — | — | — |
Grandin, Elm River Township, Hillsboro Township, Kinyon Township and Bohnsack 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 Kelso Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kelso Township
Why doesn’t Kelso 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 Kelso Township.
What hospital is closest to Kelso Township?
Sanford Hillsboro in Hillsboro, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Kelso 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 Kelso 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.