Where Lowery Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lowery Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58496, 58486. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lowery Township
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Lowery Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.6%, vs 25.3% across North Dakota. In all, Lowery Township runs above North Dakota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lowery Township, and more people treating it
36.7% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 82.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Lowery Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Dakota. 1 in 13 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 Lowery Township’s likely range; Lowery Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58496, 58486, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lowery Township adults…
Lowery Township runs above ND on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lowery Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.7% of Lowery Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Care in and near Lowery Township
No hospital or community health center in Lowery 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 Lowery 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 Lowery Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lowery Township does better than North Dakota.
1 in 4 Lowery 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.
Lowery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conklin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Gerber Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Rexine Township | — | — | — | — |
Conklin Township, Gerber Township and Rexine 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 Lowery Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lowery Township
Why doesn’t Lowery 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 Lowery Township.
What hospital is closest to Lowery Township?
Carrington Health Center in Carrington, 19.7 miles in a straight line from Lowery 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 Lowery 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.