Where Upland Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Upland Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58795, 58730, 58765. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Upland Township
Upland Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Upland 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 ↓
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Upland Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Cancer is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 8.2% across North Dakota. In all, Upland Township runs above North Dakota on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Upland Township, and more people treating it
37.1% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 79.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Upland Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16%), vs 13.1% across North Dakota. 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 Upland Township’s likely range; Upland Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58795, 58730, 58765, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Upland Township
No hospital or community health center in Upland 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 Upland 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).
Out of every 100 Upland Township adults…
Upland Township runs above ND on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Upland 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 Upland Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Upland 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.
7% of Upland Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Upland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Border Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Palmer Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Frazier Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hayland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Blooming Valley Township | — | — | — | — |
Border Township, Palmer Township, Frazier Township, Hayland Township and Blooming Valley 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 Upland Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Upland Township
Why doesn’t Upland 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 Upland Township.
What hospital is closest to Upland Township?
St. Luke's Hospital in Crosby, 12.7 miles in a straight line from Upland 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 Upland 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.