Where Twin Lake Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Twin Lake Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58386, 58343, 58332. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Twin Lake Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Twin Lake Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, Twin Lake Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Twin Lake Township, and more people treating it
40.9% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 82.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Twin Lake Township adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (27.2%), vs 21.8% across North Dakota. There are 26 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
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 Twin Lake Township’s likely range; Twin Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58386, 58343, 58332, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Twin Lake Township adults…
Twin Lake Township runs above ND on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Twin Lake 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.
Care in and near Twin Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Twin Lake 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 Twin Lake 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).
How Twin Lake Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Twin Lake 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.
8.5% of Twin Lake Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Twin Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Broe Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Knox Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Beaver Township | — | — | — | — |
Iowa Township, Broe Township, Knox Township and Beaver 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 Twin Lake Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Twin Lake Township
Why doesn’t Twin Lake 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 Twin Lake Township.
What hospital is closest to Twin Lake Township?
Towner County Medical Center in Cando, 28.0 miles in a straight line from Twin Lake 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 Twin Lake 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.