Where Northfield Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Northfield Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58338, 58330. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Northfield Township
Cancer, heart disease and high cholesterol run high in Northfield Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. High cholesterol is also above the state: 40.3%, vs 33.8% across North Dakota. In all, Northfield Township runs above North Dakota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Northfield Township
The closest emergency room is Cavalier County Memorial Hospital Association in Langdon, 22.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Northfield Township keeps up with checkups
It beats North Dakota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78% vs 74.4%) and cholesterol checks (87.2% vs 82.7%). Checkups ↓
Northfield Township adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (24.6% vs 29.6%), frequent mental distress (11.6% vs 14.2%) and depression (18% vs 21.3%) all run below North Dakota. Mind & connection ↓
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 Northfield Township’s likely range; Northfield Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58338, 58330, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Northfield Township adults…
Northfield Township runs below ND on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Northfield Township
No hospital or community health center in Northfield 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 Northfield 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Northfield Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Northfield Township adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Northfield Township does better than North Dakota.
1 in 4 Northfield 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
12 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
3.9% of Northfield Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Northfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Prospect Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Royal Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Storlie Township | — | — | — | — |
Overland Township, Prospect Township, Royal Township and Storlie 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 Northfield Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Northfield Township
Why doesn’t Northfield 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 Northfield Township.
What hospital is closest to Northfield Township?
Cavalier County Memorial Hospital Association in Langdon, 22.1 miles in a straight line from Northfield 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 Northfield 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.