Photo: ND58568 · Public domainWhere Selfridge residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Selfridge, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Selfridge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Selfridge
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Selfridge
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (7%), more than twice the North Dakota rate. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (21.9%), more than twice the North Dakota rate. COPD is also above the state: 12.7%, vs 5.9% across North Dakota. In all, Selfridge runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Selfridge
45.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.5% across North Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 32.7% have lost all their teeth (North Dakota 10.8%). Selfridge’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More Selfridge adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.4%), vs 21.8% across North Dakota. Habits ↓
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 Selfridge’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Selfridge adults…
Selfridge runs above ND on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Selfridge 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.
Care in and near Selfridge
No hospital or community health center in Selfridge 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 Selfridge; ≈ 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).
How Selfridge adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Selfridge runs above North Dakota.
1 in 3 Selfridge 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.
24.9% of Selfridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Selfridge 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 Selfridge adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Selfridge
Why doesn’t Selfridge have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Selfridge.
What hospital is closest to Selfridge?
Standing Rock Service Unit in Fort Yates, 12.2 miles in a straight line from Selfridge’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 Selfridge.
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.