Where Stave Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stave Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58718, 58734. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stave Township
Cancer, arthritis and high blood pressure run high in Stave Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.3%), vs 25.3% across North Dakota. High blood pressure is also above the state: 37.3%, vs 31.8% across North Dakota. In all, Stave Township runs above North Dakota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Stave Township, and more people treating it
37.3% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 80.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Stave Township is short on dental care and mental health care
Stave 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 ↓
Fewer Stave Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Dakota. 1 in 12 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 Stave Township’s likely range; Stave Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58718, 58734, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Stave Township adults…
Stave Township runs above ND on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Stave Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Care in and near Stave Township
No hospital or community health center in Stave 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 Stave 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).
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 Stave Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
How Stave Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Stave 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.
Stave 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ree Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Redmond Township | — | — | — | — | |
| McGahan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Egan Township | — | — | — | — |
Lowland Township, Ree Township, Redmond Township, McGahan Township and Egan 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 Stave Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Stave Township
Why doesn’t Stave 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 Stave Township.
What hospital is closest to Stave Township?
Mountrail County Medical Center in Stanley, 17.3 miles in a straight line from Stave 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 Stave 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.