Where Leeds residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Leeds, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Leeds. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Leeds
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Leeds
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, Leeds runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Leeds adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (27.8%), vs 21.8% across North Dakota. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Leeds, and more people treating it
42% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 82.1% 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 Leeds’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Leeds adults…
Leeds runs above ND on 9 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Leeds adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Care in and near Leeds
No hospital or community health center in Leeds 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 Leeds; ≈ 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).
How Leeds adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Leeds 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.
8.9% of Leeds adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Leeds 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Ibsen Township | — | — | — | — |
Leeds Township and Lake Ibsen 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 Leeds adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Leeds
Why doesn’t Leeds have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Leeds.
What hospital is closest to Leeds?
Towner County Medical Center in Cando, 17.6 miles in a straight line from Leeds’ 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 Leeds.
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.