Where Sterling Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sterling Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58572, 58532. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sterling Township
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Sterling Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, Sterling Township runs above North Dakota on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Sterling Township
The closest emergency room is Sanford Medical Center Bismarck in Bismarck, 23.8 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Sterling Township, and more people treating it
36.2% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 81.1% 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 Sterling Township’s likely range; Sterling Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58572, 58532, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Sterling Township adults…
Sterling Township runs above ND on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sterling Township
No hospital or community health center in Sterling 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 Sterling 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 Sterling Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
How Sterling Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Sterling 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.
5.8% of Sterling Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Sterling 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taft Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Christiania Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Driscoll Township | — | — | — | — | |
| McKenzie Township | — | — | — | — |
Taft Township, Christiania Township, Driscoll Township and McKenzie 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 Sterling Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sterling Township
Why doesn’t Sterling 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 Sterling Township.
What hospital is closest to Sterling Township?
Sanford Medical Center Bismarck in Bismarck, 23.8 miles in a straight line from Sterling Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sterling 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.