Where Watson Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Watson Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58052, 58027. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Watson Township
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Watson Township
The closest emergency room is Lisbon Area Health Services in Lisbon, 22.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Watson Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 8.2% across North Dakota. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Watson Township, and more people treating it
34.8% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 80.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Watson Township keeps up with checkups
It beats North Dakota on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (77.8% vs 74.4%) and dentist visits (70.3% vs 64.5%). Checkups ↓
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 Watson Township’s likely range; Watson Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58052, 58027, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Watson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Care in and near Watson Township
No hospital or community health center in Watson 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 Watson Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Out of every 100 Watson Township adults…
Watson Township runs above ND on 5 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.
19 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Watson Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Watson Township does better than North Dakota.
1 in 4 Watson 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.
4.4% of Watson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Watson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walburg Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Leonard Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Highland Township | — | — | — | — |
Walburg Township, Leonard Township and Highland 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 Watson Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Watson Township
Why doesn’t Watson 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 Watson Township.
What hospital is closest to Watson Township?
Lisbon Area Health Services in Lisbon, 22.1 miles in a straight line from Watson 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 Watson 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.