Where Oakwood Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oakwood Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58237. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oakwood Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Oakwood Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, Oakwood Township runs above North Dakota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Oakwood Township adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (27.4%), vs 21.8% across North Dakota. There are 18 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
1 in 9 working-age adults in Oakwood Township has no health insurance
11.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.3% across North Dakota. Checkups ↓
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 Oakwood Township’s likely range; Oakwood Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58237, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Oakwood Township adults…
Oakwood Township runs above ND on 8 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 Oakwood Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Care in and near Oakwood Township
No hospital or community health center in Oakwood 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 Oakwood 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).
How Oakwood Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Oakwood 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.
8.2% of Oakwood Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Oakwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton | B | 35.6% | 12% | 14.7% | CDC place |
| Acton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grafton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Martin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Harriston Township | — | — | — | — |
Acton Township, Grafton Township, Martin Township and Harriston 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 Oakwood Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Oakwood Township
Why doesn’t Oakwood 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 Oakwood Township.
What hospital is closest to Oakwood Township?
Unity Medical Center in Grafton, 3.5 miles in a straight line from Oakwood Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Oakwood Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Service Inc. - Grafton in Grafton, 4.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Oakwood 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.