Where Sheridan Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sheridan Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58466. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sheridan Township
Sheridan Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Sheridan Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Sheridan Township
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. Cancer is also above the state: 10.4%, vs 8.2% across North Dakota. In all, Sheridan Township runs above North Dakota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Sheridan Township
The closest emergency room is CHI Mercy Health in Valley City, 29 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Family Healthcare Center is closer (15.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Sheridan Township, and more people treating it
36.7% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 80.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. 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 Sheridan Township’s likely range; Sheridan Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58466, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Sheridan Township
No hospital or community health center in Sheridan 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 Sheridan 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 Sheridan Township adults…
Sheridan Township runs above ND on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sheridan Township 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.
How Sheridan Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Sheridan 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.4% of Sheridan Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Sheridan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Prairie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Gladstone Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grandview Township | — | — | — | — |
Saratoga Township, Prairie Township, Gladstone Township and Grandview 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 Sheridan Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sheridan Township
Why doesn’t Sheridan 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 Sheridan Township.
What hospital is closest to Sheridan Township?
CHI Mercy Health in Valley City, 29.0 miles in a straight line from Sheridan Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sheridan 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.