Where Richburg Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Richburg Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58793. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Richburg Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Richburg Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Cancer is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 8.2% across North Dakota. In all, Richburg Township runs above North Dakota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 27 miles from Richburg Township
The closest emergency room is St. Andrew's Hospital in Bottineau, 27.4 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Richburg Township, and more people treating it
38.2% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 79.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Richburg Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Richburg Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Richburg Township’s likely range; Richburg Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58793, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Richburg Township adults…
Richburg Township runs above ND on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Richburg Township
No hospital or community health center in Richburg 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 Richburg 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 Richburg 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.
47 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Richburg Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Richburg 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.
7.1% of Richburg Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Richburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotia Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sergius Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wayne Township | — | — | — | — |
Scotia Township, Sergius Township and Wayne 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 Richburg Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Richburg Township
Why doesn’t Richburg 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 Richburg Township.
What hospital is closest to Richburg Township?
St. Andrew's Hospital in Bottineau, 27.4 miles in a straight line from Richburg 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 Richburg 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.