Where Lake Washington Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lake Washington Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58381, 58464. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Washington Township
COPD, diabetes and heart disease run high in Lake Washington Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (14.5%), vs 9.8% across North Dakota. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.9%, vs 6.1% across North Dakota. In all, Lake Washington Township runs above North Dakota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Lake Washington Township
52.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.5% across North Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 20.8% have lost all their teeth (North Dakota 10.8%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Lake Washington Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.1%), about twice the North Dakota rate. Utility shut-off threats (10.8% vs 5.8%) and no reliable transportation (11% vs 6.5%) are higher too. 15.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 6.7% 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 Lake Washington Township’s likely range; Lake Washington Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58381, 58464, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lake Washington Township adults…
Lake Washington Township runs above ND on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Washington 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.
15.8% of Lake Washington Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Care in and near Lake Washington Township
No hospital or community health center in Lake Washington 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 Lake Washington 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.
35 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Lake Washington Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lake Washington Township runs above North Dakota.
3 in 10 Lake Washington 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.
Lake Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colvin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Tiffany Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Eddy Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cherry Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Columbia Township | — | — | — | — |
Colvin Township, Tiffany Township, Eddy Township, Cherry Lake Township and Columbia 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 Lake Washington Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lake Washington Township
Why doesn’t Lake Washington 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 Lake Washington Township.
What hospital is closest to Lake Washington Township?
Carrington Health Center in Carrington, 24.0 miles in a straight line from Lake Washington 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 Lake Washington 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.