Photo: Andrew Filer from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis) · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Loma residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Loma, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58311. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Loma
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Loma
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Arthritis is also above the state: 30%, vs 25.3% across North Dakota. In all, Loma runs above North Dakota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Loma, and more people treating it
37.6% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 80.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Loma is short on dental care and mental health care
Loma’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Loma adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Dakota. 1 in 14 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 11 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 Loma’s likely range; Loma’s figures come from ZIP code 58311, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Loma adults…
Loma runs below ND on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Loma adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Care in and near Loma
No hospital or community health center in Loma 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 Loma; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5% of Loma adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
20 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Loma adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Loma 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.
Loma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Gordon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| North Loma Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Billings Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Storlie Township | — | — | — | — |
Perry Township, Gordon Township, North Loma Township, Billings Township and Storlie 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 Loma adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Loma
Why doesn’t Loma have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Loma.
What hospital is closest to Loma?
Cavalier County Memorial Hospital Association in Langdon, 11.2 miles in a straight line from Loma’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 Loma.
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.