Where Newport Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Newport Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58788. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newport Township
Newport Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Newport 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 ↓
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Newport Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. COPD is also above the state: 7.7%, vs 5.9% across North Dakota. In all, Newport Township runs above North Dakota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Newport Township, and more people treating it
39.3% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 81.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 20 miles from Newport Township
The closest emergency room is Heart of America Medical Center in Rugby, 20.2 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Newport Township’s likely range; Newport Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58788, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Newport Township
No hospital or community health center in Newport 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 Newport 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 Newport Township adults…
Newport Township runs above ND on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Newport 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.
How Newport Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Newport 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.
6.2% of Newport Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Newport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denbigh Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Berwick Township | — | — | — | — |
Denbigh Township and Berwick 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 Newport Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Newport Township
Why doesn’t Newport 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 Newport Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Newport 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.