Photo: Andrew Filer from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis) · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Shell Valley Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Shell Valley Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58366, 58316. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shell Valley Township
Dental care lags in Shell Valley Township
50.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.5% across North Dakota. Among those 65 and older, 19.2% have lost all their teeth (North Dakota 10.8%). Shell Valley Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Diabetes, COPD and stroke run high in Shell Valley Township
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.3%), vs 9.8% across North Dakota. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, Shell Valley Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Shell Valley Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.8%), about twice the North Dakota rate. No reliable transportation (12.2% vs 6.5%) and utility shut-off threats (10.7% vs 5.8%) are higher too. 14.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 6.7% 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 Shell Valley Township’s likely range; Shell Valley Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58366, 58316, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Shell Valley Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Out of every 100 Shell Valley Township adults…
Shell Valley Township runs above ND on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.9% of Shell Valley Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Care in and near Shell Valley Township
No hospital or community health center in Shell Valley 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 Shell Valley 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.
55 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How Shell Valley Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Shell Valley Township runs above North Dakota.
1 in 3 Shell Valley 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.
Shell Valley Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Valley | D− | 51.6% | 17.6% | 28.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Shell Valley Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Shell Valley Township
Why doesn’t Shell Valley 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 Shell Valley Township.
What hospital is closest to Shell Valley Township?
P H S Indian Hosp at Belcourt-Quentin N Burdick in Belcourt, 4.8 miles in a straight line from Shell Valley Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Shell Valley Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Rolette Clinic in Rolette, 7.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Shell Valley 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.