Where Speedwell Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Speedwell Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58418. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Speedwell Township
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Speedwell Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.1%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. COPD is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 5.9% across North Dakota. In all, Speedwell Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Speedwell Township, and more people treating it
41.1% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 83.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Speedwell Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7% of working-age adults are uninsured (North Dakota 7.3%), yet 19.4% say their health is fair or poor, vs 16.1% across the state. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Speedwell Township
The closest emergency room is Carrington Health Center in Carrington, 23.8 miles away in a straight line. 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 Speedwell Township’s likely range; Speedwell Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58418, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Speedwell Township adults…
Speedwell Township runs above ND on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Speedwell Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Care in and near Speedwell Township
No hospital or community health center in Speedwell 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 Speedwell 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
How Speedwell Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Speedwell 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.
6.6% of Speedwell Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Speedwell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sykeston Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Haaland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Berlin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| South Cottonwood Township | — | — | — | — |
Sykeston Township, Haaland Township, Berlin Township and South Cottonwood 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 Speedwell Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Speedwell Township
Why doesn’t Speedwell 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 Speedwell Township.
What hospital is closest to Speedwell Township?
Carrington Health Center in Carrington, 23.8 miles in a straight line from Speedwell 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 Speedwell 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.