Where South Dresden Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Dresden Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58281, 58249. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Dresden Township
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in South Dresden Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.2%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.7%, vs 25.3% across North Dakota. In all, South Dresden Township runs above North Dakota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
South Dresden Township is short on dental care and mental health care
South Dresden Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in South Dresden Township, and more people treating it
36.6% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 79.7% 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 South Dresden Township’s likely range; South Dresden Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58281, 58249, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 South Dresden Township adults…
South Dresden Township runs above ND on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near South Dresden Township
No hospital or community health center in South Dresden 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 South Dresden 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 South Dresden 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.
23 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How South Dresden Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 South Dresden 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.
5.1% of South Dresden Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
South Dresden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Minto Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mount Carmel Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Langdon Township | — | — | — | — |
Waterloo Township, Minto Township, Mount Carmel Township and Langdon 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 South Dresden Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in South Dresden Township
Why doesn’t South Dresden 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 South Dresden Township.
What hospital is closest to South Dresden Township?
Cavalier County Memorial Hospital Association in Langdon, 10.2 miles in a straight line from South Dresden 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 South Dresden 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.