Where Prairie Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Prairie Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58461, 58466. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Prairie Township
Prairie Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Prairie 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 25 miles from Prairie Township
The closest emergency room is CHI Mercy Health in Valley City, 25.4 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Family Healthcare Center is closer (16.7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Cancer and heart disease run high in Prairie Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. In all, Prairie Township runs above North Dakota on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Prairie Township, and more people treating it
36.3% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 80.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Prairie Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Dakota. 1 in 12 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 Prairie Township’s likely range; Prairie Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58461, 58466, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Prairie Township
No hospital or community health center in Prairie 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 Prairie 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 Prairie Township adults…
Prairie Township runs above ND on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Prairie 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.
5.2% of Prairie Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
How Prairie Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Prairie Township does better than North Dakota.
1 in 4 Prairie 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.
Prairie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Litchville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sheridan Township | — | — | — | — |
Gladstone Township, Litchville Township and Sheridan 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 Prairie Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Prairie Township
Why doesn’t Prairie 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 Prairie Township.
What hospital is closest to Prairie Township?
CHI Mercy Health in Valley City, 25.4 miles in a straight line from Prairie Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Prairie 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.