Where Silver Lake Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Silver Lake Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58423, 58451. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Silver Lake Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Silver Lake Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, Silver Lake Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Silver Lake Township
The closest emergency room is SMP Health St. Aloisius in Harvey, 25.7 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Silver Lake Township, and more people treating it
40% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 83.1% 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 Silver Lake Township’s likely range; Silver Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58423, 58451, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Silver Lake Township adults…
Silver Lake Township runs above ND on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Silver Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Silver Lake 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.
21 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Silver Lake Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Silver Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Progress Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Chaseley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Stewart Township | — | — | — | — |
Lynn Township, Progress Township, Chaseley Township and Stewart 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 Silver Lake Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Silver Lake Township
Why doesn’t Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake Township.
What hospital is closest to Silver Lake Township?
SMP Health St. Aloisius in Harvey, 25.7 miles in a straight line from Silver Lake Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Silver Lake 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.