Where Model Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Model Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58770, 58771. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Model Township
Making ends meet is harder in Model Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.9%), about twice the North Dakota rate. Utility shut-off threats (11.2% vs 5.8%) and no reliable transportation (12.3% vs 6.5%) are higher too. 15% of adults receive SNAP, vs 6.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Model Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32%), vs 21.8% across North Dakota. There are 21 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Model Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (22%), vs 13.1% across North Dakota. Habits ↓
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 Model Township’s likely range; Model Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58770, 58771, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15% of Model 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.
Out of every 100 Model Township adults…
Model Township runs above ND on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Model Township
No hospital or community health center in Model 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 Model 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 Model Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Model Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Model Township runs above North Dakota.
1 in 3 Model 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.
Model 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Banner Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Parshall Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Parshall | — | — | — | — | |
| Fertile Township | — | — | — | — |
Plaza Township, Banner Township, Parshall Township, Parshall and Fertile 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 Model Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Model Township
Why doesn’t Model 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 Model Township.
What hospital is closest to Model Township?
Mountrail County Medical Center in Stanley, 27.1 miles in a straight line from Model 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 Model 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.