Photo: Andrew Filer from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis) · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Tappen Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tappen Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58487. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tappen Township
The nearest ER is 40 miles from Tappen Township
The closest emergency room is South Central Health in Wishek, 40.2 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Tappen Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Tappen Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Tappen Township
58.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.5% across North Dakota. Tappen Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. 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 Tappen Township’s likely range; Tappen Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58487, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Tappen Township
No hospital or community health center in Tappen 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 Tappen 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 Tappen Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Out of every 100 Tappen Township adults…
Tappen Township runs above ND on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
How Tappen Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Tappen 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.
6.8% of Tappen Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Tappen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sibley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Westford Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Crystal Springs Township | — | — | — | — |
Sibley Township, Valley Township, Westford Township and Crystal Springs 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 Tappen Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Tappen Township
Why doesn’t Tappen 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 Tappen Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tappen 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.