Photo: Andrew Filer from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis) · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Oberon Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oberon Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58357, 58351, 58374. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oberon Township
Dental care lags in Oberon Township
47.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.5% across North Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 23.2% have lost all their teeth (North Dakota 10.8%). Oberon Township is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Oberon Township
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27.1%), more than twice the North Dakota rate. Utility shut-off threats (13.8% vs 5.8%) and no reliable transportation (15% vs 6.5%) are higher too. 19.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 6.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Oberon Township
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25.2%), about twice the North Dakota rate. Habits ↓
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 Oberon Township’s likely range; Oberon Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58357, 58351, 58374, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Oberon Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.4% of Oberon Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
Out of every 100 Oberon Township adults…
Oberon Township runs above ND on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Oberon Township
No hospital or community health center in Oberon 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 Oberon 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 Oberon Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Oberon Township runs above North Dakota.
1 in 3 Oberon 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.
Oberon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Township | — | — | — | — | |
| West Bay Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Aurora Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grandfield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lallie Township | — | — | — | — |
Rock Township, West Bay Township, Aurora Township, Grandfield Township and Lallie 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 Oberon Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Oberon Township
Why doesn’t Oberon 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 Oberon Township.
What hospital is closest to Oberon Township?
CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake in Devils Lake, 22.4 miles in a straight line from Oberon Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Oberon 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.