Where Nansen Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Nansen Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58018, 58008, 58077. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nansen Township
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Nansen Township
The closest emergency room is St. Francis Medical Center in Breckenridge, 24 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Fewer Nansen 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 Nansen Township’s likely range; Nansen Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58018, 58008, 58077, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Nansen Township
No hospital or community health center in Nansen 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 Nansen Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
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 Nansen Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Out of every 100 Nansen Township adults…
Nansen Township runs below ND on 2 of 12 conditions. 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 Nansen Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Nansen Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Nansen 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.
Nansen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercrombie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Colfax Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Garborg Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Antelope Township | — | — | — | — |
Abercrombie Township, Colfax Township, Garborg Township and Antelope 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 Nansen Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Nansen Township
Why doesn’t Nansen 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 Nansen Township.
What hospital is closest to Nansen Township?
St. Francis Medical Center in Breckenridge, 24.0 miles in a straight line from Nansen 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 Nansen 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.