Where Rugh Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rugh Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58212, 58272. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rugh Township
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Rugh Township
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.2%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, Rugh Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Rugh Township, and more people treating it
41.8% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 83.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Rugh Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Dakota. 1 in 11 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 Rugh Township’s likely range; Rugh Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58212, 58272, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Rugh Township adults…
Rugh Township runs above ND on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rugh 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.
5.3% of Rugh Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Care in and near Rugh Township
No hospital or community health center in Rugh 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 Rugh 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.
30 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Rugh Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Rugh Township does better than North Dakota.
1 in 4 Rugh 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.
Rugh 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ora Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Adler Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Logan Center Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Moraine Township | — | — | — | — |
Field Township, Ora Township, Adler Township, Logan Center Township and Moraine 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 Rugh Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rugh Township
Why doesn’t Rugh 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 Rugh Township.
What hospital is closest to Rugh Township?
Nelson County Health System in Mcville, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Rugh 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 Rugh 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.