Where Pearl Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pearl Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58621. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pearl Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Pearl Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, Pearl Township runs above North Dakota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Pearl Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Pearl Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
The nearest ER is 35 miles from Pearl Township
The closest emergency room is Sidney Health Center in Sidney, 35.4 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Pearl Township, and more people treating it
39.8% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 81.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. 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 Pearl Township’s likely range; Pearl Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58621, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Pearl Township adults…
Pearl Township runs above ND on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Pearl Township
No hospital or community health center in Pearl 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 Pearl 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 Pearl 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.
How Pearl Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Pearl 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.
8.1% of Pearl Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Pearl 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Elk Creek Township | — | — | — | — |
Henry Township and Elk Creek 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 Pearl Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pearl Township
Why doesn’t Pearl 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 Pearl Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pearl 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.