Where Springer Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Springer Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58054, 58033. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Springer Township
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Springer Township
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.4%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. Cancer is also above the state: 10.2%, vs 8.2% across North Dakota. In all, Springer Township runs above North Dakota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Springer Township, and more people treating it
37.1% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 80.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Springer Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Springer Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. 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 Springer Township’s likely range; Springer Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58054, 58033, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Springer Township adults…
Springer Township runs above ND on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Springer Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Care in and near Springer Township
No hospital or community health center in Springer 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 Springer 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.
22 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Springer Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Springer 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 Springer Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Springer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuller Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Fort Ransom Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Elliott Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Preston Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Moore Township | — | — | — | — |
Tuller Township, Fort Ransom Township, Elliott Township, Preston Township and Moore 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 Springer Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Springer Township
Why doesn’t Springer 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 Springer Township.
What hospital is closest to Springer Township?
Lisbon Area Health Services in Lisbon, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Springer 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 Springer 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.