Where Leonard Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Leonard Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58052, 58051. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Leonard Township
Leonard Township keeps up with checkups
It beats North Dakota on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.6% vs 74.4%) and dentist visits (71.3% vs 64.5%). Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Leonard Township
The closest emergency room is Essentia Health in Fargo, 20.7 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Leonard Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. Conditions ↓
Fewer Leonard Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Dakota. 1 in 14 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults 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 Leonard Township’s likely range; Leonard Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58052, 58051, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Leonard Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Care in and near Leonard Township
No hospital or community health center in Leonard 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 Leonard Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.2% of Leonard Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Out of every 100 Leonard Township adults…
Leonard Township runs below ND on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
How Leonard Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Leonard Township does better than North Dakota.
1 in 4 Leonard 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.
Leonard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple River Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Watson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Helendale Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Davenport Township | — | — | — | — |
Maple River Township, Watson Township, Helendale Township and Davenport 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 Leonard Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Leonard Township
Why doesn’t Leonard 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 Leonard Township.
What hospital is closest to Leonard Township?
Essentia Health in Fargo, 20.7 miles in a straight line from Leonard Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Leonard 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.