Where Wayne Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wayne Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 58711, 58793. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wayne Township
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Wayne Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 5.9% across North Dakota. Cancer is also above the state: 11.9%, vs 8.2% across North Dakota. In all, Wayne Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 33 miles from Wayne Township
The closest emergency room is St. Andrew's Hospital in Bottineau, 33.2 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Wayne Township, and more people treating it
42.9% of adults have high blood pressure (North Dakota 31.8%), but 83.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Wayne Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Wayne Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Wayne Township keeps up with checkups
It beats North Dakota on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.6% vs 74.4%) and cholesterol checks (87.7% vs 82.7%). 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 Wayne Township’s likely range; Wayne Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 58711, 58793, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Wayne Township adults…
Wayne Township runs above ND on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wayne Township
No hospital or community health center in Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
Everyday habits, side by side with North Dakota
Share of adults, with the North Dakota figure marked.
How Wayne Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 Wayne 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.
6.5% of Wayne Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Wayne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antler Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bentinck Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Richburg Township | — | — | — | — |
Antler Township, Bentinck Township and Richburg 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 Wayne Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wayne Township
Why doesn’t Wayne 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 Wayne Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wayne 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.