Photo: Andrew Filer · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Larson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Larson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58727. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Larson
Larson is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Larson’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Larson
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. Conditions ↓
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 Larson’s likely range; Larson’s figures come from ZIP code 58727, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Larson
No hospital or community health center in Larson 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 Larson; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Larson adults…
Larson runs above ND on 1 of 12 conditions. 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Larson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Larson adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Larson 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.
5.1% of Larson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Larson and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Larson adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Larson
Why doesn’t Larson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Larson.
What hospital is closest to Larson?
St. Luke's Hospital in Crosby, 19.8 miles in a straight line from Larson’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 Larson.
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.