Where Poplar Grove Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Poplar Grove Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58301. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Poplar Grove Township
Poplar Grove Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Poplar Grove 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 ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Poplar Grove Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.2%), vs 3.1% across North Dakota. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.2%, vs 6.1% across North Dakota. In all, Poplar Grove Township runs above North Dakota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (North Dakota 17%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Poplar Grove Township
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (13.5%), vs 10.7% across North Dakota. Utility shut-off threats (7.2% vs 5.8%) and no reliable transportation (7.9% vs 6.5%) are higher too. 9.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 6.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More high blood pressure in Poplar Grove Township, and more people treating it
37% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 79.8% 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 Poplar Grove Township’s likely range; Poplar Grove Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58301, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Poplar Grove Township
No hospital or community health center in Poplar Grove 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 Poplar Grove 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).
Out of every 100 Poplar Grove Township adults…
Poplar Grove Township runs above ND on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Poplar Grove Township is an older town: 35% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across North Dakota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Poplar Grove Township as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.7% of Poplar Grove Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Keeping up with care
Share of Poplar Grove 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.
7.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Poplar Grove Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Poplar Grove 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.
Poplar Grove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creel Township | C+ | 41.6% | 12.6% | 16.3% | ZIP 58301 |
| Grand Harbor Township | — | — | — | — |
Grand Harbor 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 Poplar Grove Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Poplar Grove Township
Why doesn’t Poplar Grove 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 Poplar Grove Township.
What hospital is closest to Poplar Grove Township?
CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake in Devils Lake, 7.8 miles in a straight line from Poplar Grove 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 Poplar Grove 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.