Where Shell Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Shell Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58771, 58770, 58769. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shell Township
Making ends meet is harder in Shell Township
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17%), vs 10.7% across North Dakota. Utility shut-off threats (8.8% vs 5.8%) and housing insecurity (13.3% vs 8.9%) are higher too. 11.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 6.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Shell Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.5%), vs 21.8% across North Dakota. There are 18 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Shell Township
The closest emergency room is Mountrail County Medical Center in Stanley, 21.2 miles away in a straight line. And 9.6% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 6.5% across North Dakota. Getting care ↓
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 Township’s likely range; Shell Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58771, 58770, 58769, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.3% of Shell Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
Care in and near Shell Township
No hospital or community health center in Shell 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 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).
Out of every 100 Shell Township adults…
Shell Township runs above ND on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Shell Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Shell Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Shell Township runs above North Dakota.
3 in 10 Shell 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wayzetta Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Spring Coulee Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Osloe Township | — | — | — | — |
Oakland Township, Wayzetta Township, Spring Coulee Township and Osloe 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 Shell Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Shell Township
Why doesn’t Shell 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 Township.
What hospital is closest to Shell Township?
Mountrail County Medical Center in Stanley, 21.2 miles in a straight line from Shell 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 Shell 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.