Where Starkweather residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Starkweather, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Starkweather. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Starkweather
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Starkweather
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Arthritis is also above the state: 30%, vs 25.3% across North Dakota. In all, Starkweather runs above North Dakota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Starkweather adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Dakota. 1 in 13 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Starkweather’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Starkweather adults…
Starkweather runs above ND on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.6% of Starkweather adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Care in and near Starkweather
No hospital or community health center in Starkweather 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 Starkweather; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Starkweather adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Starkweather adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Starkweather does better than North Dakota.
1 in 4 Starkweather 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.
Starkweather and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Starkweather adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Starkweather
Why doesn’t Starkweather have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Starkweather.
What hospital is closest to Starkweather?
Towner County Medical Center in Cando, 15.4 miles in a straight line from Starkweather’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 Starkweather.
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.