On CDC estimates, Kindred is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns
Kindred differs from North Dakota on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 17 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kindred. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kindred
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Kindred
Kindred runs below North Dakota on seven chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2% vs 3.1%), heart disease (4% vs 6.1%) and COPD (4% vs 5.9%). A young population is part of it: only 9% of residents are 65 or older (North Dakota 17%). Conditions ↓
Depression runs high in Kindred
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (24.8%), vs 21.3% across North Dakota. Conditions ↓
Kindred is an active town
Only 16% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 21.8% 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 Kindred’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Kindred’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kindred is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every town); the weakest is obesity, still better than 62%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Kindred’s median household income is $105,104; among the 7,832 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($79K–$131K), it’s healthier than 93%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Kindred adults…
Kindred runs below ND on 9 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Care in and near Kindred
No hospital or community health center in Kindred 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 Kindred; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kindred adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Kindred adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Kindred runs above North Dakota.
3 in 10 Kindred 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.
4.7% of Kindred adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Kindred and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindred | A | 34.6% | 6.8% | 12.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kindred adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Kindred
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Kindred is better than North Dakota on 17 and worse on 3; on the rest, the North Dakota figure falls inside Kindred’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Kindred | ND | U.S. | vs ND |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.3%10.1–15.1 | 16.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.4%8–11 | 11.4% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12–16.3 | 14.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.6%30.7–39.3 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 6.8%5.8–7.9 | 9.8% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 25.6%23.1–28.4 | 31.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.3%27.7–33 | 33.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 20.5%18.4–22.9 | 25.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11.3 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.3%5.7–7 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4%3.5–4.6 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4%3.3–4.9 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2%1.8–2.3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.8%6.2–9.5 | 10.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.2%9.2–15.5 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 16%13.1–19.4 | 21.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 24%21.1–27.1 | 21.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.9%25–32.4 | 32.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.8%4.2–7.8 | 7.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.4%70.1–76.6 | 74.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.8%73–78.2 | 64.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84%81.2–86.5 | 82.7% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.1%67.5–74.4 | 76.3% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.8%55.2–64 | 64.9% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.8%75–85.4 | 78% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.8%22–28 | 21.3% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 29.1%25.9–32.5 | 29.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.2%16.3–22.2 | 20.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.8%5.8–10.4 | 10.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.5%5.7–9.5 | 8.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.7%3.6–5.7 | 5.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5%4–6.2 | 6.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.7%3.2–6.7 | 6.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.5%17.5–24 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.2%6–8.7 | 11.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.3%9.4–13.6 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 7.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.8%2.3–3.3 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.6%4.6–6.8 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.2%1.9–2.7 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the North Dakota figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Kindred
Is Kindred a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kindred is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 93%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Kindred?
CDC estimates 34.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.7% and 39.3%, against 36.5% across North Dakota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Kindred?
Essentia Health in Fargo, 13.0 miles in a straight line from Kindred’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Kindred have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.2–7.8%), against 7.3% across North Dakota.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Kindred more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kindred.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.