Where Owego Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Owego Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58068. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Owego Township
COPD, heart disease and diabetes run high in Owego Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Diabetes is also above the state: 13.3%, vs 9.8% across North Dakota. In all, Owego Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Owego Township, and more people treating it
38.9% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 81% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Owego Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.6%), vs 13.1% across North Dakota. Habits ↓
Owego Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Owego Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. 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 Owego Township’s likely range; Owego Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58068, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Owego Township adults…
Owego Township runs above ND on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Owego 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.
67 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Owego Township
No hospital or community health center in Owego 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 Owego 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 Owego Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Owego 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.
7.7% of Owego Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Owego 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenford Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Coburn Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sandoun Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sheyenne Township | — | — | — | — |
Shenford Township, Coburn Township, Sandoun Township and Sheyenne 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 Owego Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Owego Township
Why doesn’t Owego 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 Owego Township.
What hospital is closest to Owego Township?
Lisbon Area Health Services in Lisbon, 17.9 miles in a straight line from Owego 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 Owego 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.