Where Kunze Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kunze Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58647. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kunze Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Kunze Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.4%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 3.7%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, Kunze Township runs above North Dakota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Kunze Township
The closest emergency room is CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson in Dickinson, 21.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Kunze Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Kunze Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Kunze Township, and more people treating it
36% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 79.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Kunze Township’s likely range; Kunze Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58647, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Kunze Township adults…
Kunze Township runs above ND on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Kunze Township
No hospital or community health center in Kunze 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 Kunze 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 Kunze Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
How Kunze Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Kunze 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.
7.3% of Kunze Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Kunze 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Township | — | — | — | — | |
| New England | — | — | — | — | |
| New England Township | — | — | — | — |
Clark Township, New England and New England 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 Kunze Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kunze Township
Why doesn’t Kunze 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 Kunze Township.
What hospital is closest to Kunze Township?
CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson in Dickinson, 21.1 miles in a straight line from Kunze Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kunze 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.