Where Taft Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Taft Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58572, 58532, 58560. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Taft Township
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Taft Township
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, Taft Township runs above North Dakota on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Taft Township
The closest emergency room is Sanford Medical Center Bismarck in Bismarck, 24.8 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Taft Township, and more people treating it
36.4% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 81.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Taft Township keeps up with checkups
It beats North Dakota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.5% vs 74.4%) and dentist visits (69.5% vs 64.5%). 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 Taft Township’s likely range; Taft Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58572, 58532, 58560, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Taft Township adults…
Taft Township runs above ND on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Taft Township
No hospital or community health center in Taft 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 Taft 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 Taft 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 Taft Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Taft 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 Taft Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Taft 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thelma Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sterling Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Logan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Long Lake Township | — | — | — | — |
Thelma Township, Sterling Township, Logan Township and Long Lake 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 Taft Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Taft Township
Why doesn’t Taft 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 Taft Township.
What hospital is closest to Taft Township?
Sanford Medical Center Bismarck in Bismarck, 24.8 miles in a straight line from Taft 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 Taft 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.