Where Rubin Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rubin Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58344, 58259. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rubin Township
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Rubin Township
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.9%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.6%, vs 25.3% across North Dakota. In all, Rubin Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Rubin Township, and more people treating it
40.2% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 82.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Rubin Township
The closest emergency room is Nelson County Health System in Mcville, 20.7 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Rubin Township keeps up with checkups
It beats North Dakota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.4% vs 74.4%) and cholesterol checks (87.5% vs 82.7%). 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 Rubin Township’s likely range; Rubin Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58344, 58259, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Rubin Township adults…
Rubin Township runs above ND on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rubin Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Care in and near Rubin Township
No hospital or community health center in Rubin 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 Rubin 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.
How Rubin Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Rubin Township does better than North Dakota.
1 in 4 Rubin 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.
5.5% of Rubin Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Rubin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lakota Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Michigan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Williams Township | — | — | — | — |
Enterprise Township, Lakota Township, Michigan Township and Williams 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 Rubin Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rubin Township
Why doesn’t Rubin 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 Rubin Township.
What hospital is closest to Rubin Township?
Nelson County Health System in Mcville, 20.7 miles in a straight line from Rubin 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 Rubin 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.