Photo: Andrew Filer from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis) · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Kensal Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kensal Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58455, 58421. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kensal Township
Cancer and arthritis run high in Kensal Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.2%), vs 25.3% across North Dakota. In all, Kensal Township runs above North Dakota on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Kensal Township keeps up with checkups
It beats North Dakota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (68.3% vs 64.5%) and cholesterol checks (87.8% vs 82.7%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Kensal Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Dakota. 1 in 13 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 Kensal Township’s likely range; Kensal Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58455, 58421, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Kensal Township adults…
Kensal Township runs below ND on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kensal 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.
4.6% of Kensal Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Care in and near Kensal Township
No hospital or community health center in Kensal 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 Kensal 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
45 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Kensal Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Kensal Township does better than North Dakota.
1 in 4 Kensal 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.
Kensal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensal | — | — | — | — | |
| Nogosek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bucephalia Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Edmunds Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lyon Township | — | — | — | — |
Kensal, Nogosek Township, Bucephalia Township, Edmunds Township and Lyon 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 Kensal Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kensal Township
Why doesn’t Kensal 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 Kensal Township.
What hospital is closest to Kensal Township?
Carrington Health Center in Carrington, 16.6 miles in a straight line from Kensal 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 Kensal 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.