Where Van Meter Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Van Meter Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58436, 58474. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Van Meter Township
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Van Meter Township
The closest emergency room is CHI Oakes Hospital in Oakes, 20.5 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Cancer and heart disease run high in Van Meter Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.1%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Conditions ↓
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 Van Meter Township’s likely range; Van Meter Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58436, 58474, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Van Meter Township
No hospital or community health center in Van Meter 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 Meter 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 Meter Township adults…
Van Meter Township runs above ND on 3 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Van Meter Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Van Meter Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
3 in 10 Van Meter 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.
6.1% of Van Meter Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Van Meter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentner Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ellendale Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ada Township | — | — | — | — |
Kentner Township, Ellendale Township and Ada 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 Meter Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Van Meter Township
Why doesn’t Van Meter 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 Meter Township.
What hospital is closest to Van Meter Township?
CHI Oakes Hospital in Oakes, 20.5 miles in a straight line from Van Meter 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 Van Meter 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.