Photo: Andrew Filer from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis) · CC BY-SA 2.0Where North River residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for North River, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58102. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North River
Depression runs high in North River
1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (25%), vs 21.3% across North Dakota. Conditions ↓
Cancer and stroke are less common in North River
North River runs below North Dakota on cancer (6.4% vs 8.2%), stroke (2.6% vs 3.1%) and arthritis (21.3% vs 25.3%). 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 North River’s likely range; North River’s figures come from ZIP code 58102, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 North River adults…
North River runs below ND on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near North River
No hospital or community health center in North River 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 North River; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of North River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How North River adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, North River runs above North Dakota.
1 in 3 North River 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.
8.9% of North River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
North River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Township | A | 34.3% | 8.2% | 11.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North River adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in North River
Why doesn’t North River have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for North River.
What hospital is closest to North River?
Sanford Medical Center Fargo in Fargo, 6.0 miles in a straight line from North River’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near North River?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Healthcare Center-Moorhead Dental in Moorhead, 5.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North River.
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.