Where Pherrin Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pherrin Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58801, 58843. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pherrin Township
More Pherrin Township adults lack emotional support
1 in 4 adults lack social or emotional support (24.7%), vs 20.6% across North Dakota. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 16.6%, vs 14.2% across North Dakota. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Pherrin Township
1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food (13.3%), vs 10.7% across North Dakota. Housing insecurity (11.4% vs 8.9%) is higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer and heart disease are less common in Pherrin Township
Pherrin Township runs below North Dakota on five chronic conditions, most of all cancer (5.9% vs 8.2%), heart disease (4.7% vs 6.1%) and stroke (2.5% vs 3.1%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (North Dakota 17%). Conditions ↓
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 Pherrin Township’s likely range; Pherrin Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58801, 58843, which may reach past town lines.
How Pherrin Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Pherrin Township runs above North Dakota.
1 in 3 Pherrin 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% of Pherrin Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Out of every 100 Pherrin Township adults…
Pherrin Township runs below ND on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Pherrin Township
No hospital or community health center in Pherrin 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 Pherrin 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pherrin Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Pherrin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Fork Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Stony Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Springbrook Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Missouri Ridge Township | B+ | 40.1% | 8.1% | 15.6% | ZIP 58801 |
| Williston | B+ | 40% | 8% | 15.4% | CDC place |
| Twelve Mile Township | — | — | — | — |
East Fork Township, Stony Creek Township, Springbrook Township and Twelve Mile 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 Pherrin Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Pherrin Township
Why doesn’t Pherrin 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 Pherrin Township.
What hospital is closest to Pherrin Township?
CHI St. Alexius Health Williston in Williston, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Pherrin Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pherrin 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.