Where South Fork Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Fork Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 57638. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Fork Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in South Fork Township
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, South Fork Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More South Fork Township adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (27.5%), vs 21.8% across North Dakota. There are 39 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 25 miles from South Fork Township
The closest emergency room is Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center in Elgin, 25.2 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in South Fork Township, and more people treating it
39.3% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 81.7% 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 Fork Township’s likely range; South Fork Township’s figures come from ZIP code 57638, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 South Fork Township adults…
South Fork Township runs above ND on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
39 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
Care in and near South Fork Township
No hospital or community health center in South Fork 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 Fork 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 Fork Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How South Fork Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 South Fork 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.
8.7% of South Fork Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
South Fork 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Beisigl Township | — | — | — | — |
Orange Township and Beisigl 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 Fork Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in South Fork Township
Why doesn’t South Fork 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 Fork Township.
What hospital is closest to South Fork Township?
Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center in Elgin, 25.2 miles in a straight line from South Fork 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 Fork 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.