Where Viking Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Viking Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58077, 58081, 58057. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Viking Township
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Viking Township
The closest emergency room is Essentia Health in Fargo, 23.6 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Viking Township keeps up with checkups
It beats North Dakota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (70.4% vs 64.5%) and cholesterol checks (87% vs 82.7%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Viking Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. Conditions ↓
Fewer Viking Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Dakota. 1 in 14 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Viking Township’s likely range; Viking Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58077, 58081, 58057, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Viking Township
No hospital or community health center in Viking 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 Viking Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Viking Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.2% of Viking Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Out of every 100 Viking Township adults…
Viking Township runs above ND on 1 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 Viking Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Viking 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.
Viking 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrie Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Garborg Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sheyenne Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Colfax Township | — | — | — | — |
Barrie Township, Garborg Township, Sheyenne Township and Colfax 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 Viking Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Viking Township
Why doesn’t Viking 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 Viking Township.
What hospital is closest to Viking Township?
Essentia Health in Fargo, 23.6 miles in a straight line from Viking 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 Viking 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.