Where Strong Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Strong Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58496. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Strong Township
Cancer and heart disease run high in Strong Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. In all, Strong Township runs above North Dakota on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Strong Township
The closest emergency room is Carrington Health Center in Carrington, 26.3 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Fewer Strong Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Dakota. 1 in 15 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 Strong Township’s likely range; Strong Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58496, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Strong Township adults…
Strong Township runs above ND on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Strong Township
No hospital or community health center in Strong 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 Strong 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.
3.8% of Strong 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.
16 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Strong Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Strong Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Strong Township does better than North Dakota.
1 in 4 Strong 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.
Strong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iosco Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Paris Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marstonmoor Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wadsworth Township | — | — | — | — |
Iosco Township, Paris Township, Marstonmoor Township and Wadsworth 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 Strong Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Strong Township
Why doesn’t Strong 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 Strong Township.
What hospital is closest to Strong Township?
Carrington Health Center in Carrington, 26.3 miles in a straight line from Strong 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 Strong 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.