Where Mikkelson Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mikkelson Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58454. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mikkelson Township
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Mikkelson Township
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.1%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.1% across North Dakota. COPD is also above the state: 9%, vs 5.9% across North Dakota. In all, Mikkelson Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Mikkelson Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Mikkelson Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
In Mikkelson Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7% of working-age adults are uninsured (North Dakota 7.3%), yet 20.1% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16.1% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Mikkelson Township, and more people treating it
41.3% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 83.9% 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 Mikkelson Township’s likely range; Mikkelson Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58454, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Mikkelson Township adults…
Mikkelson Township runs below ND on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Mikkelson Township
No hospital or community health center in Mikkelson 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 Mikkelson 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 Mikkelson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
28 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Mikkelson Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Mikkelson Township does better than North Dakota.
1 in 4 Mikkelson 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.4% of Mikkelson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Mikkelson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebird Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Kennison Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Glen Township | — | — | — | — |
Bluebird Township, Kennison Township and Glen 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 Mikkelson Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mikkelson Township
Why doesn’t Mikkelson 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 Mikkelson Township.
What hospital is closest to Mikkelson Township?
Jamestown Regional Medical Center in Jamestown, 20.6 miles in a straight line from Mikkelson 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 Mikkelson 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.