Photo: Andrew Filer · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Reed Township is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns
Reed Township beats North Dakota on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58102, 58042, 58078. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Reed Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Reed Township’s lead shrinks
Reed Township is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns, but 73% of the 4,434 towns with similar household incomes ($98K–$164K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Reed Township is an active town
Only 17.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 21.8% across North Dakota. Habits ↓
Stroke and COPD are less common in Reed Township
Reed Township runs below North Dakota on four chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.5% vs 3.1%), COPD (4.8% vs 5.9%) and heart disease (5.1% vs 6.1%). 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 Reed Township’s likely range; Reed Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58102, 58042, 58078, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Reed Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Reed Township is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 96% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 64%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Reed Township’s median household income is $130,938; among the 4,434 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($98K–$164K), it’s healthier than 73%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
Out of every 100 Reed Township adults…
Reed Township runs below ND on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Reed Township residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across North Dakota. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Reed Township
No hospital or community health center in Reed 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 Reed Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Reed Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Reed Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Reed 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.
6.3% of Reed Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Reed Township and the towns around it
Reed Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Township | A | 34.3% | 8.2% | 11.6% | ZIP codes |
| Fargo | A | 34.3% | 8.1% | 11.8% | CDC place |
| Harwood | — | — | — | — | |
| West Fargo | A | 34% | 7.3% | 11.1% | CDC place |
| Reile's Acres | — | — | — | — | |
| Raymond Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Harwood Township | — | — | — | — | |
| North River | — | — | — | — |
Harwood, Raymond Township, Harwood Township and North River: fewer than 1,000 residents. Reile's Acres: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Reed Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Reed Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Reed Township is better than North Dakota on 12 and worse on 0; on the rest, the North Dakota figure falls inside Reed Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Reed Township | ND | U.S. | vs ND |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.1%12.3–16 | 16.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 11.4% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.2–15.5 | 14.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.3%30.4–38.4 | 36.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.2%7.2–9.4 | 9.8% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.6%26.1–31.3 | 31.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.7%30.1–35.4 | 33.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.7%20.6–24.9 | 25.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 10.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.6–8 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.6–5.7 | 6.1% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.2–2.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.7%7–10.4 | 10.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.6%9.8–13.6 | 13.1% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 17.6%15.2–20.3 | 21.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 21.7%19.2–24.5 | 21.3% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.4%26.5–34.1 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6%4.9–7.2 | 7.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.9%72–77.8 | 74.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.9%65.8–71.6 | 64.5% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.3%80.1–84.3 | 82.7% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.3%71.5–76.9 | 76.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.3%63–71 | 64.9% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80%73.7–84.7 | 78% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24%21.3–26.9 | 21.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.2%26.3–32.4 | 29.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.8%16.6–21.4 | 20.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.6%8.1–11.4 | 10.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.8%6.6–9.2 | 8.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.2%4.5–6.1 | 5.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.3–7.1 | 6.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.3%5.2–7.6 | 6.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.3%20.6–26.2 | 27.6% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.7%7.6–9.9 | 11.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.1%10.6–13.7 | 12.6% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.6–7 | 7.8% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.2–3.9 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.4–3 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the North Dakota figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Reed Township
Is Reed Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Reed Township is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 73%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Reed Township?
CDC estimates 34.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.4% and 38.4%, against 36.5% across North Dakota and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Reed Township?
Sanford Medical Center Fargo in Fargo, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Reed Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Reed Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–7.2%), against 7.3% across North Dakota.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Reed Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Reed 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.