Photo: Andrew Filer · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Ruso residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ruso, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58778. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ruso
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Ruso
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.6%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Arthritis is also above the state: 39.6%, vs 25.3% across North Dakota. In all, Ruso runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Ruso, and more people treating it
46.5% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 85.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Ruso
The closest emergency room is CHI St. Alexius Health Turtle Lake in Turtle Lake, 22.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Ruso is short on dental care and mental health care
Ruso’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Ruso keeps up with checkups
It beats North Dakota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.2% vs 74.4%) and cholesterol checks (91.2% 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 Ruso’s likely range; Ruso’s figures come from ZIP code 58778, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Ruso adults…
Ruso runs above ND on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ruso adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Care in and near Ruso
No hospital or community health center in Ruso 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 Ruso; ≈ 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 Ruso adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ruso does better than North Dakota.
1 in 4 Ruso 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.
5.2% of Ruso adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Ruso and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ruso adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ruso
Why doesn’t Ruso have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ruso.
What hospital is closest to Ruso?
CHI St. Alexius Health Turtle Lake in Turtle Lake, 22.1 miles in a straight line from Ruso’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 Ruso.
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.