Where Van Buren Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Van Buren Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58740, 58750, 58718. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Van Buren Township
Care in and near Van Buren Township
No hospital or community health center in Van Buren 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 Van Buren 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 Van Buren Township adults…
On every condition, Van Buren Township is about the same as North Dakota. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Van Buren Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Van Buren Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Van Buren 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.
6.4% of Van Buren Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Van Buren 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensign Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Muskego Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lansford Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Waterford Township | A | 33.4% | 7.6% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
Ensign Township, Muskego Township and Lansford 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 Van Buren Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Van Buren Township
Why doesn’t Van Buren 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 Van Buren Township.
What hospital is closest to Van Buren Township?
Trinity Hospitals in Minot, 19.3 miles in a straight line from Van Buren Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Van Buren 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.