Where Lyon Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lyon Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58455, 58476. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lyon Township
Cancer and arthritis run high in Lyon Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30%), vs 25.3% across North Dakota. In all, Lyon Township runs above North Dakota on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Lyon Township
The closest emergency room is Jamestown Regional Medical Center in Jamestown, 21.5 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Lyon Township keeps up with checkups
It beats North Dakota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (68.4% vs 64.5%) and cholesterol checks (87.8% vs 82.7%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Lyon 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 Lyon Township’s likely range; Lyon Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58455, 58476, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lyon Township adults…
Lyon Township runs below ND on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lyon Township
No hospital or community health center in Lyon 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 Lyon 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Lyon 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.
4.5% of Lyon Township 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.
87 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Lyon Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lyon Township does better than North Dakota.
1 in 4 Lyon 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.
Lyon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Jim River Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pingree Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Kensal Township | — | — | — | — |
Durham Township, Jim River Valley Township, Pingree Township and Kensal 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 Lyon Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lyon Township
Why doesn’t Lyon 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 Lyon Township.
What hospital is closest to Lyon Township?
Jamestown Regional Medical Center in Jamestown, 21.5 miles in a straight line from Lyon Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lyon 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.