Where Knife River Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Knife River Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58763. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Knife River Township
Making ends meet is harder in Knife River Township
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27.2%), more than twice the North Dakota rate. Utility shut-off threats (14.3% vs 5.8%) and no reliable transportation (15.6% vs 6.5%) are higher too. 18.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 6.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Knife River Township
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (23.4%), vs 13.1% across North Dakota. Habits ↓
More Knife River Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.3%), vs 21.8% across North Dakota. There are 11 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. 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 Knife River Township’s likely range; Knife River Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58763, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.7% of Knife River Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
11 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Knife River Township adults…
Knife River Township runs below ND on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Knife River Township
No hospital or community health center in Knife River 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 Knife River 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 Knife River Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Knife River Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Knife River Township runs above North Dakota.
1 in 3 Knife River 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.
Knife River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osborn Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Crane Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Brookbank Township | — | — | — | — |
Osborn Township, Crane Creek Township and Brookbank 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 Knife River Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Knife River Township
Why doesn’t Knife River 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 Knife River Township.
What hospital is closest to Knife River Township?
Mountrail County Medical Center in Stanley, 17.9 miles in a straight line from Knife River 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 Knife River 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.