Where Rich Valley Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rich Valley Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58332, 58348. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rich Valley Township
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Rich Valley Township
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.8%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 3.1% across North Dakota. COPD is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 5.9% across North Dakota. In all, Rich Valley Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Rich Valley Township, and more people treating it
45.6% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 83.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Rich Valley Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7% of working-age adults are uninsured (North Dakota 7.3%), yet 21.9% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16.1% across the state. 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 Rich Valley Township’s likely range; Rich Valley Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58332, 58348, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Rich Valley Township adults…
Rich Valley Township runs above ND on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rich Valley Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Care in and near Rich Valley Township
No hospital or community health center in Rich Valley 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 Rich Valley 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.
28 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How Rich Valley Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Rich Valley 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.
7.8% of Rich Valley Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Rich Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexanter Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Esmond Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hesper Township | — | — | — | — | |
| East Fork Township | — | — | — | — |
Alexanter Township, Esmond Township, Hesper Township and East Fork 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 Rich Valley Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rich Valley Township
Why doesn’t Rich Valley 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 Rich Valley Township.
What hospital is closest to Rich Valley Township?
SMP Health St. Aloisius in Harvey, 17.8 miles in a straight line from Rich Valley Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rich Valley 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.