Where Wadsworth Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wadsworth Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58496. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wadsworth Township
Cancer and heart disease run high in Wadsworth Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.6%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. In all, Wadsworth Township runs above North Dakota on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Wadsworth Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below North Dakota. 1 in 15 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 Wadsworth Township’s likely range; Wadsworth Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58496, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Wadsworth Township adults…
Wadsworth Township runs above ND on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
3.8% of Wadsworth Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Care in and near Wadsworth Township
No hospital or community health center in Wadsworth 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 Wadsworth 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wadsworth Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Wadsworth Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Wadsworth Township does better than North Dakota.
1 in 4 Wadsworth 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.
Wadsworth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerber Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Conklin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Strong Township | — | — | — | — |
Gerber Township, Conklin Township and Strong 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 Wadsworth Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wadsworth Township
Why doesn’t Wadsworth 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 Wadsworth Township.
What hospital is closest to Wadsworth Township?
Carrington Health Center in Carrington, 18.9 miles in a straight line from Wadsworth 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 Wadsworth 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.