Where Pierce Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pierce Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58492. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pierce Township
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Pierce Township
The closest emergency room is Cooperstown Medical Center in Cooperstown, 21.5 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Pierce Township keeps up with checkups
It beats North Dakota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (69.5% vs 64.5%) and cholesterol checks (86.9% vs 82.7%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Pierce Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. Conditions ↓
Fewer Pierce Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Dakota. 1 in 13 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults 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 Pierce Township’s likely range; Pierce Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58492, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Pierce Township
No hospital or community health center in Pierce 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 Pierce 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 Pierce 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.
4.8% of Pierce Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Out of every 100 Pierce Township adults…
Pierce Township runs below ND on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
How Pierce Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Pierce 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.
Pierce 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Town Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wimbledon | — | — | — | — | |
| Dover Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Uxbridge Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Courtenay Township | — | — | — | — |
Lake Town Township, Wimbledon, Dover Township, Uxbridge Township and Courtenay 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 Pierce Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pierce Township
Why doesn’t Pierce 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 Pierce Township.
What hospital is closest to Pierce Township?
Cooperstown Medical Center in Cooperstown, 21.5 miles in a straight line from Pierce 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 Pierce 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.