Where Morton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Morton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58560. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Morton Township
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Morton Township
The closest emergency room is Sanford Medical Center Bismarck in Bismarck, 20.8 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Morton Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.1%), vs 25.3% across North Dakota. Conditions ↓
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 Morton Township’s likely range; Morton Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58560, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Morton Township
No hospital or community health center in Morton 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 Morton 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).
Out of every 100 Morton Township adults…
Morton Township runs below ND on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Morton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Morton Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Morton 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% of Morton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Morton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Logan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Telfer Township | — | — | — | — |
Long Lake Township, Logan Township and Telfer 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 Morton Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Morton Township
Why doesn’t Morton 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 Morton Township.
What hospital is closest to Morton Township?
Sanford Medical Center Bismarck in Bismarck, 20.8 miles in a straight line from Morton 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 Morton 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.