Where Pelican Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pelican Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58301, 58325, 58362. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pelican Township
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Pelican Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.1%), vs 3.1% across North Dakota. Heart disease is also above the state: 8%, vs 6.1% across North Dakota. In all, Pelican Township runs above North Dakota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Pelican Township adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (26.3%), vs 21.8% across North Dakota. There are 15 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Pelican Township
1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food (13%), vs 10.7% across North Dakota. Utility shut-off threats (7% vs 5.8%) are higher too. 9.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 6.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Pelican Township’s likely range; Pelican Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58301, 58325, 58362, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Pelican Township adults…
Pelican Township runs above ND on 9 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.
15 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.3% of Pelican Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Care in and near Pelican Township
No hospital or community health center in Pelican 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 Pelican 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 Pelican Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Pelican Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Pelican 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.
Pelican 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riggin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grand Harbor Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Coulee Township | — | — | — | — |
Riggin Township, Grand Harbor Township and Coulee 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 Pelican Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pelican Township
Why doesn’t Pelican 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 Pelican Township.
What hospital is closest to Pelican Township?
CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake in Devils Lake, 12.6 miles in a straight line from Pelican 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 Pelican 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.