Photo: Andrew Filer · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Lawton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lawton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58345, 58330. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lawton Township
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Lawton Township
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.6%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.6%, vs 25.3% across North Dakota. In all, Lawton Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 28 miles from Lawton Township
The closest emergency room is First Care Health Center in Park River, 27.7 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Lawton Township, and more people treating it
39.5% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 83.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Lawton Township keeps up with checkups
It beats North Dakota on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (80.3% vs 74.4%) and dentist visits (70% vs 64.5%). 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 Lawton Township’s likely range; Lawton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58345, 58330, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lawton Township adults…
Lawton Township runs below ND on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lawton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Care in and near Lawton Township
No hospital or community health center in Lawton 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 Lawton 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.
How Lawton Township adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Lawton Township does better than North Dakota.
1 in 4 Lawton 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.
4.3% of Lawton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Lawton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Shepherd Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lillehoff Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Newland Township | — | — | — | — |
Triumph Township, Shepherd Township, Lillehoff Township and Newland 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 Lawton Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lawton Township
Why doesn’t Lawton 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 Lawton Township.
What hospital is closest to Lawton Township?
First Care Health Center in Park River, 27.7 miles in a straight line from Lawton 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 Lawton 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.