Where Morris Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Morris Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58301, 58382. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Morris Township
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Morris Township
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 25 adults have had a stroke (4%), vs 3.1% across North Dakota. COPD is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 5.9% across North Dakota. In all, Morris Township runs above North Dakota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Morris Township, and more people treating it
36.6% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 80.3% 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 Morris Township’s likely range; Morris Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58301, 58382, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Morris Township adults…
Morris Township runs above ND on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Morris Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Care in and near Morris Township
No hospital or community health center in Morris 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 Morris 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 Morris Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Morris 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.
7.7% of Morris Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Morris 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noonan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Minnewaukan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Freshwater Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Harding Township | — | — | — | — |
Noonan Township, Minnewaukan Township, Freshwater Township and Harding 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 Morris Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Morris Township
Why doesn’t Morris 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 Morris Township.
What hospital is closest to Morris Township?
CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake in Devils Lake, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Morris Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Morris 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.