Ost Valle Bridge · Photo: Glorioussandwich · Public domainWhere Walle Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Walle Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58278, 58201. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Walle Township
Fewer Walle 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 ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Walle Township
Walle Township runs below North Dakota on COPD (4.7% vs 5.9%), stroke (2.5% vs 3.1%) and heart disease (5.1% vs 6.1%). Conditions ↓
Walle Township is an active town
Only 18.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 21.8% 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 Walle Township’s likely range; Walle Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58278, 58201, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.1% of Walle Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Out of every 100 Walle Township adults…
Walle Township runs below ND on 4 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.
Care in and near Walle Township
No hospital or community health center in Walle 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 Walle 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Walle Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How Walle Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Walle 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.
Walle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson | A | 35.9% | 8.6% | 10.5% | CDC place |
| Grand Forks Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Allendale Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Americus Township | — | — | — | — |
Grand Forks Township, Allendale Township and Americus 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 Walle Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Walle Township
Why doesn’t Walle 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 Walle Township.
What hospital is closest to Walle Township?
Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Walle Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Walle Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Spectra Health Dental Clinic in Grand Forks, 8.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Walle 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.