Where West Bay Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Bay Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 58351. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Bay Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in West Bay Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), about twice the North Dakota rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.8%), vs 6.1% across North Dakota. Stroke is also above the state: 5.3%, vs 3.1% across North Dakota. In all, West Bay Township runs above North Dakota on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More West Bay Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.3%), vs 21.8% across North Dakota. There are 13 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in West Bay Township
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17%), vs 10.7% across North Dakota. Utility shut-off threats (8.4% vs 5.8%) and no reliable transportation (9% vs 6.5%) are higher too. 12.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 6.7% 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 West Bay Township’s likely range; West Bay Township’s figures come from ZIP code 58351, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 West Bay Township adults…
West Bay Township runs above ND on 9 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.6% of West Bay Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.7% across North Dakota.
Care in and near West Bay Township
No hospital or community health center in West Bay 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 West Bay 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 West Bay Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks North Dakota.
How West Bay Township adults are doing
About the same as North Dakota on each measure.
1 in 4 West Bay 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.
West Bay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riggin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Oberon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Eldon Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lallie Township | — | — | — | — |
Riggin Township, Oberon Township, Eldon Township and Lallie 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 West Bay Township adults live with a disability (North Dakota 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in West Bay Township
Why doesn’t West Bay 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 West Bay Township.
What hospital is closest to West Bay Township?
CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake in Devils Lake, 19.9 miles in a straight line from West Bay Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Bay 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.